Shelly Goodman , LPC

Shelly Goodman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 13 years of experience in mental health and substance use care. She focuses on clear, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Shelly also works with clients around career questions, parenting strain, sleeping problems, and LGBT issues.

Shelly takes a straightforward, collaborative approach. She listens to what matters most and helps set realistic steps forward. Sessions often involve checking current challenges, trying small behavior changes, and reviewing what’s working and what isn’t.

Her background includes work with grief, trauma and abuse, and complex medical or caregiving situations. She also has experience supporting people with chronic pain, serious illness, and the stresses that come with cancer or caregiving roles.

Shelly draws on a mix of therapies that fit different needs. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking, mindfulness to build present-moment focus, and acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and actions. Motivational interviewing and client-centered conversation shape the way she collaborates with clients.

People looking to try therapy with her typically start by describing a current problem and a short-term goal. Shelly helps tailor the plan to fit daily routines and life demands. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make sessions easier to fit into busy schedules.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Shelly regularly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical approach useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage committed action even around difficult feelings, which can help with grief, chronic stress, and addiction. Client-centered therapy shapes the therapeutic relationship, focusing on listening and responding to the client’s priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelly will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then offer approaches that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and feedback guide the plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a conversation that feels most like an in-person session. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and easier to fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, follow-up coaching, or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care across busy days and differing schedules.