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- CBT and DBT methods
- Trauma-focused work
- Communication skills
About Shelby
Shelby Johnson is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, and trauma and abuse. Shelby works directly with people to address practical problems and emotional pain using clear, evidence-based approaches.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. Shelby tends to keep sessions straightforward: identify what is most troubling, try small changes, and track how those changes land in everyday life. He also pays attention to patterns such as attachment struggles, shame, or impulsivity that often underlie recurring problems.
Sessions commonly include skill practice, short experiments between meetings, and structured conversations about difficult events. He will help people work on communication problems, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust after abuse. Shelby also addresses workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to identity and sexuality in practical terms.
He describes treatment planning as flexible and collaborative. Shelby adapts the pace and focus based on what someone needs that week. People can expect clear goals and measurable steps rather than open-ended talk alone.
For anyone considering a first session, Shelby asks for a brief intake so he can understand current concerns and match an approach. The intake leads to a shared plan for the first few sessions and specific tasks to try between meetings.
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How Shelby applies common therapies in remote care
CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments. It is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and changing behaviors that get in the way of daily life. DBT teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. It is often used when emotions feel overwhelming or impulsive behavior is an issue.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shelby will talk through goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. He adjusts the plan over time based on what is working and what is not, making decisions collaboratively with the person in treatment.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel time, or do shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow practicing skills in the places where difficulties actually occur. Ask about the format options offered and how scheduling and the subscription billing work before your first session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and workplace issues.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions blend skill teaching, focused problem solving, and trauma-informed work as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience. That background includes supporting people through anxiety, relationship strain, and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee. His practice is located in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the subscription details for exact pricing in your area.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The intake questionnaire helps set initial goals and session focus.
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