Work with Shelley Adkins (LCSW) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

Shelley is amazing. She is encouraging and understanding, while still being objective and giving me strait non- sugar coated truth- which is what I need. She has helped me tremendously. She has a variety of time availability and checks in weekly, which I also appreciate- because I tend to check out. She reply’s to messages with in reasonable time. And again is an absolute delight.

Written on Feb 11, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Shelley is an amazing therapist! I have been to a few in person therapists, and she helped me more in two sessions and some texts than the multiple sessions I had had with others! I highly recommend her!

Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Shelley is a fantastic listener. She understands me and allows me room to feel my emotions without judgement or criticism. She doesnt just listen to me. She gives me activities to help me in day to day life. She creates an open, welcoming environment for me to express myself. I enjoy every minute of our sessions together.

Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I thoroughly appreciate having a chance to speak with Shelley about my issues. She is so empathetic and encouraging.

Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Shelley is extremely kind and open minded to what you are going through. She’s non judgmental and understanding. She will also offer other resources if she thinks they will help better than she can.

Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Good experience… I see and feel the changes in mood since treatment began.

Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Shelley has been great. Very calming tone and she is always validating and understanding.

Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Shelley responds quickly and compassionately, and goes above and beyond in helping her clients. I'm very grateful to have found her and would highly recommend her.

Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management

She is really positive and listens to my concerns.

Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Shelley is amazing. She listens and provides common sense, logical and thoughtful. She made a huge difference in terms of how I have been able to deal with a recent divorce.

Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues

I love working with Shelley! She is fantastic in every way. Super knowledgeable and has great insight. Very kind and understanding.

Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I love Shelley! She has really helped me make progress in making me step out of my comfort zone and supported me every step of the way.

Written on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Is patient, supportive, and knowledgeable. Open to interjections, corrections, and always willing to listen more. Makes the person shes talking with more able to talk about traumatic topics in a lighter manner, that is logical and helpful advice/ practices. Laid back but responsive so you never feel forced into opening up about a topic but when you do, you still feel that it is taken seriously. 10/10

Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Shelley is a great listener that is armed with a variety of tools. She not only validates my feelings but also educates me in the various elements surrounding my problems. I feel empowered because of her to take the necessary steps to better myself, even if it is little by little.

Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd

Shelley helps me sets realistic goals to achieve in order to make progress with the areas I am concerned about. She keeps in touch between appointments and finds ways for me to utilize my strengths in a positive way to cope with anxiety and depression. She is very smart, helpful, and is good at what she does.

Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Shelley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders

She’s kind, compassionate, allows me to feel what I feel and offers ways to separate rational ones and irrational ones so I can navigate my difficult time a bit easier. But her strongest quality to me is her kindness and ability to listen to me without judgement. I value & appreciate her opinions and encouragement to keep going.

Written on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with Shelley for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders

I felt HEARD and it was extremely helpful.

Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Shelley has been a great resource so far. In my first three weeks working with Shelley I have already grown to be very comfortable talking to her, sharing my life stories, and letting her give me advise. She is very understanding, let’s me talk things out and brings suggestions. I am very happy with working with Shelley.

Written on Sep 18, 2021 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

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