Shelli Sheppard , LPC

Shelli Sheppard is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 26 years of experience in Texas. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, grief and loss, anger, ADHD, and life changes. She also supports those facing career pressure, self-esteem concerns, parenting strain, and family-related stress. She speaks English and works with adult clients. She uses straightforward conversation to find what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Shelli adapts the pace and tools to fit each person's situation rather than following one fixed plan. Her style blends listening with active problem solving. She draws on client-centered work to follow the client's lead and build trust. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. In addition, Solution-Focused Therapy helps people set short-term goals and notice small wins. Internal Family Systems offers a way to understand different parts of oneself and reduce inner conflict. Shelli mixes these approaches to match the issue at hand. People come to her for help after big life shifts, losses, or periods of feeling stuck. She works with common concerns like concentration and coping skills. If someone needs clear steps and a supportive listener, she aims to provide both. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used so people can find the right fit and start work at a comfortable pace.

Approaches you can use through online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's priorities and experiences, encouraging open talking and listening so the client sets the pace and focus. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort out feelings and decide on goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, ADHD-related concentration issues, and anger.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they pick methods and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, parenting, or other commitments while using the approaches above to address the issues that matter most.