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- Client-centered methods
- Reality therapy
- Rational-emotive work
About David
LPC David Shellenbarger has 35 years of clinical experience in Michigan and focuses on depression, anxiety, relationships, grief, and self-esteem. He has spent much of his career in schools and has also worked with adults facing life transitions and caregiving stress.
Shellenbarger bases his work on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He uses client-centered, reality, and rational-emotive approaches to help people improve communication and build coping strategies for stress. Sessions include talking through current problems, practicing new ways of handling conflict, and developing skills to manage panic and anxiety.
He has particular experience with workplace stress, caregiver strain, and the emotional effects of divorce or separation. He also has a history of supporting school-aged children to learn social and coping skills in educational settings. That background informs how he helps adults with family and relationship concerns.
His style focuses on clear problem-solving and skill building. Shellenbarger helps people reduce isolation, work through guilt or shame, and clarify life purpose. He also addresses panic attacks, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and social anxiety with active strategies.
Sessions are offered in English and reflect his Michigan practice. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to the person's concerns, then using their goals to guide session activities. This approach helps when someone wants a reflective space to name problems and try new behaviors. Reality therapy emphasizes present choices and practical steps to change behavior and solve concrete problems, which is useful for workplace stress and relationship communication. Rational-emotive methods challenge unhelpful beliefs and teach clearer ways to interpret events, often helping with anxiety, panic, and low self-esteem.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will assess needs, discuss options, and adapt techniques to what the client prefers and finds helpful. Over several sessions the plan can shift based on what works and what does not.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people keep continuity of care when schedules or locations change. Ask about the exact formats offered when arranging the first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, grief, and self-esteem. Additional areas include caregiver issues, workplace stress, panic, trauma symptoms, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based techniques with a practical, problem-solving stance. The work emphasizes communication skills, coping strategies, and active skill practice.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 35 years of experience, much of it in school settings and also working with adults through life transitions.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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