Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you've lost sight of who you are outside of everyone else's needs? You're not alone — and you don't have to figure it out alone either.
As a licensed therapist in Texas with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and pursuing a Doctorate in Community Care and Counseling, I specialize in working with people navigating anxiety, addiction and recovery, relationship patterns, and seasons of personal reinvention. Whether you're in the middle of a major life transition, working through the weight of past experiences, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this is a space where all of that is welcome.
My approach is warm and direct. I'll meet you with genuine empathy, and I'll also gently challenge you when I think it serves your growth. Sessions aren't one-size-fits-all — we'll work together in a way that fits your pace, your personality, and your goals. My training includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and addiction counseling, so we have a lot of tools to draw from depending on what you need.
I'm particularly passionate about creating a faith-sensitive environment where your spirituality isn't set aside — it can be part of your healing if that's meaningful to you. I also bring a personal and professional appreciation for cross-cultural experiences and the unique pressures of navigating identity, belonging, and community expectations. Having grown up as a missionary kid in East Asia and worked extensively with missionaries and international workers, I understand what it means to live between worlds.
Some of the areas I most commonly support clients through include social anxiety, self-esteem, communication and boundary-setting, substance use challenges, and learning to release what's outside your control. If you're in a season of asking "Who am I, and what do I actually want?" — that's some of my favorite work.
I believe healing happens in relationship, and I'm committed to walking alongside you with consistency, honesty, and care. Let's explore what's possible together.
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 93112
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shelly Hendley. 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 amazing! She really takes time to get to know you and helps guide you to figure out where you need help. She then teaches you skills to manage and be successful with healing. Highly recommend.
Written on Aug 20, 2026 after therapy with Shelly for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
It's nice to have therapists who can make theory practical and Biblical at the same time. Her wisdom and maturity create a debunker that helps keep you accountable and leads you back to the Father, God. I am appreciative of her.
Written on Jul 17, 2026 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shelly has been great in my first two appointments. She is kind and a good listener. I appreciate her knowledge sharing when she explains the methodology behind the approaches she uses.
Written on Apr 13, 2026 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes