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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Communication problems
About Shelly
Shelly Huffman is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 23 years of experience, practicing in Washington. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English.
Shelly draws on a long clinical career to help people notice what is happening now in their lives. She listens for how symptoms and reactions are connected to recent events, patterns, and meanings. She balances straightforward feedback with a supportive presence.
In sessions she asks practical questions about how, when, and why a problem shows up. That helps make problems clearer and narrows what to work on together. Conversations move between understanding what led to the difficulty and practicing steps to change responses.
She also focuses on communication problems, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, and social anxiety or phobia. These areas are addressed with direct talk, reflective questions, and specific steps a person can try between sessions.
Shelly encourages collaboration about next steps rather than prescribing a single path. People who prefer plain language and honest feedback tend to know quickly what a session with her will look like. To begin, readers should follow the site's scheduling prompts and complete the matching questionnaire before booking.
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How evidence-based techniques shape online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to describe interventions that focus on clear goals and measurable steps. One common approach emphasizes identifying patterns - noticing triggers, thoughts, and behaviors - so a person can test small changes and see what helps reduce distress. This is useful for anxiety, social phobia, and stress-related problems.Another approach centers on processing traumatic experiences and their effects on current life. That work involves making sense of painful events, tracking how memories and reactions show up today, and practicing ways to respond differently. It can help with trauma, abuse, and relationship impacts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend ways to proceed. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and can change as progress is seen.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins between in-person visits. For some people a shorter phone check-in works better when video would be difficult, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when that helps the work.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Washington, Kansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
Primary concerns include stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines direct, honest feedback with a supportive approach. Sessions move between understanding why difficulties have appeared and trying practical steps to change responses.
How long has she been practicing?
She has practiced for 23 years and brings that broad experience to assessing and responding to current concerns.
What credentials and locations are listed?
Credentials shown are LCPC and LMHC. Licenses are in Kansas as LCPC and Washington as LMHC, and practice is located in Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and is billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen location.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided scheduling flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.