Therapist profile
Shelli Sheppard, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 18219
- NPI1225993389
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Client-centered approach
- CBT and solution-focused
- Practical anger skills
About Shelli
Shelli Sheppard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 26 years of experience. She works with adults and adolescents who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, attention and concentration concerns, and life transitions. She supports people who want clearer thinking and steadier reactions in daily life.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. That includes talking through what sparks anger, learning ways to respond instead of react, and practicing techniques to reduce day-to-day overwhelm. Sessions also address focus, memory concerns, and the fallout from loss or trauma.
Her approach draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused methods, and Internal Family Systems. That mix is used to notice patterns, test small changes, and shift the habits that keep problems cycling. Shelli helps people try short, doable steps between sessions to see what changes feel realistic.
Shelli aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity. She adapts the conversation and plan to match each person's situation and goals. Work in sessions tends to be practical, with an emphasis on what someone can do differently this week.
To begin, the typical process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the relationship and on listening closely to what matters to the individual. It helps people feel heard and guides collaborative decision making about goals and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical techniques to test thoughts and practice new responses, which is useful for anger, anxiety, and attention concerns.
Solution-focused work emphasizes small, specific changes and short-term goals. It is helpful when someone wants clear steps they can try between sessions to reduce reactivity or improve focus.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out which approaches match the client's goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaboration makes it easier to try techniques and see what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills in their usual routines, which helps test what works in real life.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address
She supports people who snap at loved ones, feel workplace frustration, carry resentment, or struggle with others' anger. Anger is listed among her core concerns.
What is her therapy style like
Sessions are conversational and practical. She uses short, actionable steps and evidence-informed techniques to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have
She has 26 years of professional experience working with adolescents and adults on stress, trauma, grief, anger, and focus issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and fees vary by location.
How do I begin if I want to work with her
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.