- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Shell
Shell Freeman is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting stress, and concerns related to LGBTQ identity. Her work also addresses mood disorders, ADHD, and problems like grief, addictions, and self-esteem struggles.
Shell uses straightforward, interactive therapy. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps people can try between meetings. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with CBT, ACT, DBT, and client-centered approaches to help clients notice feelings and change unhelpful patterns.
In sessions she listens for attachment patterns and repeated interaction cycles that keep problems active. She helps people name emotions, practice calmer responses, and experiment with new ways of relating. That can include working on communication, boundaries, and coping skills for stress or strong mood swings.
Shell also supports people dealing with blended family issues, caregiver strain, dissociation, infidelity, gender dysphoria, and the practical fallout of divorce or separation. She works with concerns tied to career stress, impulsivity, forgiveness, and chronic guilt or shame.
Her style is direct and interactive. People who prefer a collaborative therapist who mixes emotion-focused work with skills-based tools may find her approach a good fit. To begin, clients use the site matching tool to schedule a first session and describe their goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name core emotions and attachment patterns that shape how they relate to others. It is often used for helping people understand recurring relationship cycles and deep feelings that are hard to name. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful thinking.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Shell will collaborate with clients to decide which methods to emphasize based on goals, temperament, and immediate needs. That collaborative process means approaches can shift as progress is made or new goals emerge.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some clients prefer video for face-to-face interaction while others choose audio for less bandwidth or a quicker appointment. A brief matching questionnaire and the initial session help set practical details about format, scheduling, and goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and related problems listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with CBT, ACT, DBT, and client-centered methods. Sessions are interactive and focus on naming feelings and trying practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working as a mental health therapist in Michigan.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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