Shelley Goldstein, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 6+ years of experience

Calm, practical counseling for life transitions

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Values focused
Warm and direct
Practical coping

About Shelley

Shelley Goldstein is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with six years of counseling experience. She brings a calm, approachable manner to sessions and aims to make conversations feel natural and down-to-earth. People often come to her for help with stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions that feel overwhelming.

Shelley works with issues that include ADHD, self-esteem and body image concerns, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people navigating LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, parenting stress, and relationship or communication difficulties. Additional areas she addresses include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and first responder stress.

Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered listening and practical, goal-focused techniques. EMDR is part of her toolkit for addressing traumatic memories when it fits the person’s needs. Sessions aim to identify values, build coping skills, and create small steps toward manageable change.

Shelley values collaboration and plain language. She keeps explanations simple and helps people set clear, achievable goals. Humor and warmth are used when appropriate to ease tense moments and normalize setbacks.

Clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesDepression Coping 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 shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood 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

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Shelley Uses Practical Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with big life changes by focusing on meaningful behavior rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist reflects feelings and offers a nonjudgmental space so people can find their own solutions and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Shelley will work with each person to see which methods suit their goals and preferences. Together they review what’s working, adjust strategies, and set achievable short-term steps that fit daily life.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick reset is helpful, or longer sessions when deeper work is needed. Because specific session formats are not listed here, confirm current options before booking to learn which formats are offered and how they can fit into your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shelley address?

Shelley helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. She also works with ADHD, eating and body image concerns, trauma and abuse, and LGBT and gender dysphoria matters.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm and client-centered, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with solution-focused techniques. Sessions focus on values, practical steps, and straightforward conversation.

What is her professional background?

Shelley has six years of counseling experience and earlier work as a school counselor and educator. That background shapes a practical, relatable approach to common life stressors.

Where is Shelley located and licensed?

She practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.