Shelly Proper , LPC

Shelly Proper is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and a range of life changes. She also supports people with sleep problems, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and concerns many women face. Shelly works with adults ages 25 and up.

Shelly’s style is warm, empathetic, and interactive. She invites clients to bring their own goals and life knowledge into sessions. Together they identify practical options, build skills, and try new perspectives that fit each person’s daily life.

Her work draws on several common therapy approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at emotions and connection when relationships or attachment feel stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages values-based action even when difficult feelings are present.

Shelly has 17 years of clinical experience in settings that include private practice, schools, higher education, and community agencies. She also has a post-master's certificate in teaching psychology and has done educational planning work. That range informs a practical approach to problem solving and life transitions.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Shelly aims to help people develop tools they can use between appointments. She emphasizes clear boundaries and a collaborative working relationship so clients feel respected as the experts on their own lives.

Approaches for online work and what to expect

Shelly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take value-driven actions even when uncomfortable feelings arise.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelly will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what is helpful. This means the plan can change over time as progress is made or new concerns appear.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversation and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging let clients share updates between sessions and fit brief conversations into a busy day. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other responsibilities while staying consistent with treatment.