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- Somatic integration
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
About Shelana
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with three years of experience, Shelana Carneal helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. She works from Missouri and conducts sessions in English. Shelana names somatic integration and processing as central to her work and emphasizes collaboration in goal setting.
Shelana frames clients as the experts in their own stories. In sessions she listens to how symptoms show up in both body and mind. She helps people notice bodily signals, connect them to emotions and thoughts, and try practical skills to reduce distress. Goals are concrete and built together rather than imposed.
Her approach includes brief skill practice and in-session attention to physical experience. That may mean learning grounding strategies, pacing emotional work, and rehearsing ways to respond differently in stressful moments. Sessions are paced to match what the person can manage in the moment.
Shelana describes therapy as a collaborative process. She checks in about goals and adjusts methods when something is not working. Her style focuses on gradual shifts rather than quick fixes, with an emphasis on learning tools that can be used between meetings.
People who want a therapist who attends to bodily states as well as thoughts and feelings may find this approach useful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling and follow the site prompts to begin the intake steps.
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How somatic approaches fit with online therapy
Somatic integration and processing focuses on noticing bodily sensations and linking them with emotions and thoughts. Online sessions can guide that noticing through verbal cues, breathwork, and simple grounding practices that someone can try while seated. This approach often helps with anxiety, stress, and the aftermath of trauma by making internal signals easier to recognize and respond to.Brief skill practice is another part of her stated approach. That involves learning concrete tools in-session and trying them between meetings. Skills may include pacing breathing, short grounding exercises, and small behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding to stressors.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals and try methods that match those goals and preferences. If something does not fit, adjustments can be made over time to better suit the client's needs.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and removing travel time. Confirm current session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to keep regular meetings and practice skills between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Rhode Island
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses somatic integration and processing to link bodily experience with thoughts and feelings, combined with practical skill practice in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a practicing counselor.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials are LPC and LMHC, with practice based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.