- Warm and interactive
- Skills and coping
- Client-centered care
About Shelly
Shelly Proper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She has 17 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleeping problems, and relationship or parenting challenges. Her approach is warm and interactive, and she aims to help people notice options and build skills to tackle everyday struggles.
Shelly has worked in private practice, community agencies, schools, and higher education. She also holds a post-master's certificate to teach psychology and has helped with educational planning. That breadth informs how she frames goals and practical next steps in sessions.
Her style centers on listening and collaboration. Shelly encourages people to be the experts on their lives while she offers guidance, tools, and feedback. Sessions focus on clear steps, skill practice, and checking what works between meetings.
She draws on several therapy approaches, including Client-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). Those tools are used to address issues like grief, caregiving stress, addictions, career shifts, and life transitions.
Shelly works with adults aged 25 and older. She supports people facing caregiver strain, codependency, first responder concerns, veteran issues, postpartum depression, and end-of-life counseling among other focuses. The aim is to help people move toward clearer choices and manageable routines.
Therapeutic approaches for online work and fit
Shelly uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on listening and understanding what matters most to each person. That approach helps people feel heard and to make changes at their own pace.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which teaches ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and for people facing life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and can help with sleep problems, mood, and coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods as needed. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Many people find online options helpful because they can fit therapy into their day more easily, reduce travel time, and make short check-ins possible during a busy week. Whether you prefer focused skills work, values-based planning, or listening and problem-solving, these approaches can be adapted to meet those aims.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist support?
Shelly supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, sleeping difficulties, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger, and self-esteem. She also focuses on caregiver stress, codependency, first responder and veteran issues, postpartum depression, and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The style is warm, empathetic, and interactive, with an emphasis on collaboration. Shelly encourages clients to be the experts on their lives while offering practical tools and feedback.
What kind of experience does the therapist have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working in private practice, agencies, schools, and higher education. That variety informs how she helps clients plan practical steps and goals.
What are the listed credentials and where is the therapist based?
The therapist holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to understand how meetings are scheduled and delivered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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