Shelby Martini is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Idaho who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges like parenting, relationship strain, and career questions.
01About Shelby
Shelby Martini is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Idaho who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges like parenting, relationship strain, and career questions. She talks with people about mood shifts, grief, self-esteem, and issues related to ADHD and bipolar disorder. Shelby also supports those coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and intimacy concerns.
Her approach is warm and respectful. Shelby listens first and adapts the conversation to each person.
Background and approach
She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Shelby uses client-centered and mindfulness-based ideas to guide sessions. She also draws on trauma-focused methods when past events are affecting daily life.
The room is set up for people to describe what they need, and Shelby helps them notice patterns and try small changes. Sessions may include breathing and grounding practices, reflective conversation, and planning for real-world challenges like parenting demands or work stress. Shelby aims to make tools easy to use during a busy week.
With seven years of experience, Shelby blends different approaches to match each person’s goals. Many people come for help with family problems, grief, addiction concerns, or obsessive thoughts, and she works to find practical ways forward tailored to the individual.
02Credentials
- LPC (Idaho)
- License LPC-8696 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1013655893 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shelby lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Methods Shelby names
These are the methods Shelby names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Shelby blends client-centered, mindfulness, and trauma-focused care online
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own goals and pace. Shelby listens deeply, mirrors what she hears, and helps people name what matters most so they can decide next steps. This approach helps when someone feels stuck and needs a trusting space to sort priorities.Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and simple practices to calm the body and mind. Shelby may guide short breathing or grounding exercises and offer ways to notice thoughts without getting swept up in them, which can help with anxiety, stress, and mood swings.
Trauma-Focused Therapy targets how past events still affect daily life. Shelby uses trauma-informed ideas to help people recognize triggers, process upsetting memories at a tolerable pace, and build coping strategies that reduce reactivity over time.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Shelby will talk with clients about goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels helpful. The collaboration aims to match techniques to each person's needs and preferences rather than imposing a single method.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into real life. Video calls let Shelby see facial cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for ongoing support, quick skill reminders, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options provide flexibility so therapy can fit work, parenting, or busy schedules.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Shelby work with?
Shelby supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. She also addresses issues like ADHD, bipolar concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, and career questions.
What is Shelby's therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, respectful, and adaptable. Shelby listens closely and tailors sessions to each person's needs while avoiding stigmatizing labels.
How long has Shelby been practicing?
Shelby has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
Shelby holds the LPC credential and practices in Idaho.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Shelby?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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