- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Shelly
Shelly Proper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults 25 and older on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationships, grief, parenting strain, addiction, and sleep concerns.
Shelly has practiced in private practice, schools, higher education, and community agencies. She has experience with psychiatric conditions, addictions, physical and emotional trauma, end-of-life and hospice counseling, and issues tied to life stage such as menopause and healthy aging. She also holds a post-master's certificate to teach psychology and has been involved in educational planning.
Her style is interactive and client-centered. Sessions are focused on helping people name patterns, try new skills, and make changes that fit their lives. Shelly draws on practical approaches to address thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and relationships.
She uses a mix of Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Solution-Focused techniques. Those approaches are used to clarify feelings, improve coping, and teach concrete skills for day-to-day challenges.
Shelly’s background includes work with first responders, veterans and armed forces issues, caregiver stress, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder. Her experience also covers divorce and separation, codependency, hoarding, life purpose concerns, and career coaching.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the patterns they create in relationships and behavior. It can help when feelings are hard to name or when repeated interaction patterns cause distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values-based action to move toward meaningful goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shelly will collaborate with a client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adapting techniques as needs change. The process is shared and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also allow sessions without video if that helps a person focus or conserves bandwidth. Ask about the available formats when you schedule so sessions match your daily routine and practical needs.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Shelly works with adults 25 and older on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, addiction, sleep issues, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is interactive and client-centered. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside CBT, ACT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques to help people identify feelings and practice new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shelly has 17 years of clinical experience in settings that include private practice, schools, higher education, and community agencies.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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