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Shelly Goodman, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Career difficulties Depression
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About me

I am a fully licensed Master’s Level Clinician and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over ten years of experience in the mental health and substance use field. I earned my Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University.

I am passionate about supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults through life’s challenges. My clinical expertise includes treating anxiety, depression, ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), grief and loss, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), and substance use disorders.

I believe in creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped to make meaningful changes. Whether you’re navigating emotional difficulties, managing a diagnosis, or seeking recovery support, I am here to help guide you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Professional experience

11 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Career difficulties Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MI LPC 6401013938

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shelly Goodman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Shelly is very responsive and knowledgeable. She is also very easy to talk to

Written on Dec 01, 2025 after therapy with Shelly for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Shelly is incredible! Very attentive, understanding, helps me understand myself better and find ways to move forward positively. She is always supportive and encouraging. I very much appreciate and recommend Shelly.

Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Shelly for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

Shelly is a gifted therapist and a wonderful listener. I have gained a lot from our sessions during a particularly difficult time in my life.

Written on Nov 03, 2025 after therapy with Shelly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Shelly has been there for me! I love her!

Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with Shelly for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd

Shelly seems to get me and my situation and relates on a REAL level

Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions

Shelly has been amazing

Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem