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Entry 190726Texas / United States

Shelley Goldstein

Shelley Goldstein, LPC

Texas 6 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - stress and identity

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  • ACT
  • EMDR
  • Solution-focused

About Shelley

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical practice, Shelley Goldstein focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting, depression, and adjusting to life changes. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, EMDR, and solution-focused techniques in her work. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients.

Shelley approaches therapy in practical, down-to-earth ways. She listens first, then helps people notice what matters to them. Conversations aim to identify small, workable steps rather than rely on jargon. Clients can expect clear explanations of methods and what a given session will try to accomplish.

She often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action even when emotions are strong. Client-centered methods are used to follow the person’s pace and priorities. EMDR may be used to address trauma-related memories, and solution-focused techniques help set concrete short-term goals.

Shelley’s background includes six years as a practicing counselor and experience in educational settings prior to that work. That mix of school-based experience and clinical practice informs how she talks about attention, academic stress, identity questions, and life transitions.

Practical concerns such as communication problems, commitment and control issues, body image, and grief are commonly included in sessions. She also addresses less common but important concerns like dissociation, dependent personality patterns, first responder issues, DMDD, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

To begin, readers should follow the site’s process for matching and scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by turning broad goals into small actions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes following the client’s lead and listening without judgment; it’s useful for identity questions, self-esteem, and general emotional support. EMDR addresses distressing memories through structured processing and may be used when trauma or abuse is a central concern.

Figuring out which approach to use is collaborative. Shelley works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Early sessions are used to explain options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

The practical benefits of online sessions include greater flexibility to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines and the option to reduce travel time. Because the exact session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist can help choose a format and pacing that suit daily life and the topics a person wants to address.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating concerns, parenting strain, identity questions, and trauma and abuse among other issues.

What approaches does she use in sessions?

Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, EMDR, and solution-focused therapy to help people set goals and process difficult memories.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional counseling experience and additional background working in school settings before that.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first appointment?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Shelley Goldstein

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