Shelby Johnson , LPC-MHSP

Shelby Johnson is a licensed professional counselor with five years of clinical experience. He works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and those facing relationship or family conflict. He also supports people processing trauma and compassion fatigue. Shelby approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and calm listening.

Shelby uses straightforward conversations to help people find small, practical changes that make daily life easier. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide people through upsetting memories at a pace that feels manageable.

Sessions are shaped around what the client needs. Shelby customizes goals and tools instead of applying a one-size-fits-all plan. He checks in about progress and adjusts the plan as things change.

People often bring concerns about attachment, communication problems, guilt and shame, or struggles with life purpose. Shelby helps people name those patterns and try new ways of coping. He also addresses workplace stress, mood concerns, and issues related to sexuality and self-love.

Shelby practices in Tennessee and conducts therapy in English. He encourages practical steps between sessions, such as brief exercises or communication experiments, so progress can be seen outside the therapy hour.

Approaches that translate well to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is practical for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and everyday stressors by building new habits and coping steps.

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on safely processing difficult memories and reactions. It uses gradual, paced work to reduce the hold of past events and to strengthen coping skills for triggers and flashbacks.

Shelby will work collaboratively to find which approach fits best. He starts by listening to what matters most to the client, then suggests strategies and checks in about how they feel. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, trauma work, or a mix tailored to goals and comfort.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people see and hear each other for deeper interaction. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or camera time is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, skill practice, or when writing helps people organize thoughts. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy day while keeping the focus on practical progress.