Shelly Proper is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and issues with sleep or addictions.
01About Shelly
Shelly Proper is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and issues with sleep or addictions. She brings 17 years of clinical experience to sessions and offers practical coaching for career and life transitions. Shelly combines warmth with clear guidance so people can feel heard and make steady progress.
Shelly's approach is interactive and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps clients set realistic goals.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on building skills that can be used between meetings, such as coping tools for emotional overwhelm and strategies for better sleep or daily routine. She encourages clients to draw on their own strengths while learning new ways of responding to stress. Her background includes work in independent practice, schools, agencies, and higher education.
Shelly also holds a post-master's certificate to teach psychology and has experience with educational planning. That mix of clinical and educational work informs a practical, solutions-oriented style. Therapeutic methods used include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and solution-focused techniques.
These methods are selected to match each person's goals and challenges, whether coping with loss, caregiver strain, or life transitions. Sessions are offered in English. Shelly works with adults and emphasizes helping people develop skills that fit daily life.
She aims to create a collaborative space where clients can try new strategies and adjust plans as they go.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC004284 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1952469660 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shelly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Women's issues
Methods Shelly names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Shelly 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 these approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts without letting them drive behavior and clarifies personal values to guide action; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often useful for stress, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and shifting emotional patterns to improve relationships and processing of grief or loss.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, symptoms, and daily routines. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion and skills practice. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth or camera use is a challenge. Live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins, homework prompts, or ongoing coaching between longer appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, caregiving, or other busy schedules.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Shelly supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, sleeping problems, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, and career or life changes. She also focuses on caregiver issues, codependency, postpartum depression, first responder and veteran issues, and related topics.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Sessions are warm, interactive, and practical. The therapist listens closely, helps set realistic goals, and teaches skills you can use between sessions.
What is Shelly's clinical background?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working in independent practice, school settings, agencies, and higher education. She also has a post-master's certificate to teach psychology and experience with educational planning.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work can be done through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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