Therapist profile
Shell Freeman, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW in Michigan - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801107854
- NPI1093199713
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Values work
About Shell
Shell Freeman is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan with nine years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting struggles, ADHD, grief, addictions, and anger. She also supports people navigating LGBT issues and the aftermath of trauma or abuse.
Shell uses a straightforward, interactive style in sessions. Conversations are practical and focused on real problems. She listens, reflects, and helps clients outline steps they can try between meetings.
Her work draws from several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that fuel stress and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for regulating emotions and managing intense reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clarifying values and committing to actions that matter despite uncomfortable feelings.
Sessions also reflect core client-centered principles, meaning the client’s perspective shapes goals and pace. Shell describes therapy as collaborative: she and the client review what’s working and adjust plans together. That can make tackling anger, relationship friction, or career pressure feel more manageable.
People who come for help often want clear tools they can use right away. Shell blends skill training, practical problem solving, and talk that helps people make sense of patterns that keep repeating. She invites clients to try changes in small steps and to notice what shifts over time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Shell often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments to reduce stress and anger. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication in heated moments.Finding the best approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying techniques, checking how they land, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a single method.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins, avoiding travel time, or working therapy around a lunch break. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote meetings, use screen-shared worksheets, and suggest at-home practices that match clients’ daily routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting issues, addictions, trauma, LGBT concerns, and related areas such as ADHD and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and practical. She focuses on clear skills and steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working as a mental health therapist in Michigan.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) credential and practices in Michigan.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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