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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and board certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. I have worked in both private practice and at local agencies, as well as in the school system and in higher education. I have over 17 years of clinical experience with various populations with a wide variety of concerns, ranging from psychiatric conditions, addictions, physical trauma, emotional trauma, grief/loss/end of life, as well as menopause, healthy aging, career and life coaching. I have many years beyond working in the mental health setting in other capacities. I have a post master's certificate to teach psychology and have worked intensively with educational planning.
My counseling style is warm, empathetic and interactive. I believe that the most productive therapy happens when clients are encouraged to be the experts of their own lives and that the goals of therapy are to help them find the options, skills and perspectives that can empower them to make changes to live a healthier and happier life. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy in my practice and emphasize maintaining appropriate boundaries within the therapeutic alliance.
Additional areas of focus: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, Military and Veterans Issues, Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shelly Proper. 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 has been very helpful and providing advice for overcoming my anxiety and past traumas. She is very understanding and easy to talk to and I would strongly recommend her services to anyone looking for help or support.
Written on Apr 21, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I first saw Shelly's profile and what resonated with me was that her bio specified Compassion fatigue , something I had not seen before. I am coming off a very stressful year of being a caretaker .Our first session Shelly reassured me that what I was feeling was a normal response to my trauma. She is compassionate and validates my feelings.
Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Shelly is a fantastic therapist. I'm going through an extremely difficult time and I feel better after each session. She truly listens and I feel reassured that if I truly need to reach her, she'd make the time, which is tremendously appreciated. She reminds me to stay positive and encourages me to remember important mantras to get through every day. I wish I found her and Betterhelp years ago, better late than never, as they say.
Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shelly is very helpful, she listens and uses her experiences to help you understand some things going on with yourself. Always on time and very thoughtfull.
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Shelly is always willing to work with my schedule. She is very understanding and a good listener. She offers different perspectives and insights on issues that I bring up in my therapy. She has really helped me overcome difficult things in my life.
Written on Feb 10, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
I am so glad that I paired with Shelly! She is kind and warm in nature, listens attentively, but what I love most about her is that she gives me science about why I might be feeling the way I am. It makes everything a lot less overwhelming or scary. She has given me a few very practical "nuggets" of information or advice that I'm able to easily implement and have made a positive impact. I'm thankful to have her in my corner.
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
She is very personable and listens and has helped me tremendously
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shelly is wonderful. I find her easy to open up to and a fantastic listener. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
I've been working with Mrs Proper for a while no and I've experienced a lot of growth in myself and in my personal relationships. she is a wealth of experience and I'm glad to have her!
Written on Dec 29, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
She is down to earth listens and responds provides immediate feedback
Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shelly is wonderful. She has such a light and joy about her that makes her very easy to talk to. She respects me and really tries to understand my needs and is very flexible. I highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 16, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I am very pleased with my experience thus far. Thanks.
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Shelly has been a wonderful support person to me through my busy life. She helps put things in perspective for me, listens to my needs, and builds me up when I need it. I appreciate her.
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
To be short. Shelly is patient, knowledgeable, and extremely understanding when giving her professional advice. I am going to refer her to family and friends.
Written on Oct 02, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder
Shelly is simply the best. She helped me tackle issues in my life that we’re getting in the way and made a difference in our very first session. I’ve gotten so much out of therapy with her and I’m making positive changes in how I approach parenting and work challenges. Also love the convenience of scheduling online!
Written on Sep 01, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I love talking with Shelly. She is so personable and comfortable, my sessions feel like I’m catching up with my big sister. She is great at pulling from her own experiences to share and relate to what I’m going through and leaves me with thoughtful points and questions to consider for our next session.
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
The couple times ive had session with Shelly, Ive been given ideas and goals to consider. She has given my mind a path to follow and I just pick up where she laid the foundation. She is a very good listener and has a kind personality.
Written on Aug 13, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Shelly is a great therapist. She has really looked at my goals and objectives in life. And been very supportive to try and work out plans to achieve these goals. She has been flexible when scheduling changes on my end. I would recommend her to anyone you going through any I would recommend her to anyone you going through any. Types of stresses in li typos, stresses and life.
Written on Jul 21, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Always listens and is empathetic to what I am going through. I couldn’t imagine a better therapist
Written on Jul 10, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Highly recommend Shelly, made me feel so comfortable from our very first meeting.
Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, and coping with life changes
She is great
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shelly is wonderful. She has made a huge difference in my life. She truly listens and cares and offers terrific advice in a gentle way that leaves space for you to figure things out on your own. She is like a true guiding light in the storm of life.
Written on May 14, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Shelly really helps me feel less alone and heard. Sometimes I feel like I'm going crazy but she helps me realize that everyone needs help and that doesn't mean I'm crazy. She has been such a help!
Written on Apr 09, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Shelly has been a great source of help to me during a difficult time in my life. Her expertise and willingness to share her own personal experiences with similar struggles help me trust in her and the process.
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and anger management
Shelly has been a beacon of light and has helped me through some difficult challenges.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Shelly is an incredible therapist and I feel so lucky to have found her.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coaching
Shelly was my first Better Help therapy and massively helped me breakthrough. She's fabulous!
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Shelly has been so helpful. She provides professional insight on how to help you through your struggles and challenges. She is very personable and cares about all aspects of your life. Shelly is welcoming, kind, patient, empathetic, and supportive. Not enough words can describe how much Shelly has made a positive impact on my life.
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Working with Shelly was a breath of fresh air after working with therapists that weren’t particularly engaged with my issues and never offered advice one way or another. Shelly helped me identify my ADHD and work through serious family issues to create a more healthy life. I’m upset to be loosing Shelly because I’m moving to a new state where she isn’t licensed to practice.
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Shelly helped me to process past trauma and guided me to leading a much happier life. I’m incredibly thankful for our sessions and encourage others to reach out to her.
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shelly is a wonderful therapist. She is insightful and genuine. She is calm but direct, authentic and I feel safe opening up to her. She's made a big difference in my life and healing. Thank you Shelly.
Written on Jan 08, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
As I dealt with some marital issues Shelly gave me great guidance, perspective, and understanding. Her demeanor is warm and inviting which I think is vital for a therapist. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Shelly for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Outstanding.
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coaching
Shelly is the best counselor one can get. She really helped me to get through my hard times
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Feeling better after initial meeting
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Shelly is a very good listener, challenger and supporter. She makes therapy comfortable and provides effective guidance.
Written on Oct 15, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I have learned a lot about myself and how to deal with issues in my life ..I'm grateful to have my therapist.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She gave very practical advice which was helpful throughout the week. I really appreciate all her help and insight!
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Caring and respectful to my feelings
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Great therapist, and I've tried a few different ones before! I think I've finally found a therapist I'm satisfied with, and one that offers her expertise in a way I've been looking for!
Written on Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Shelly is welcome, interested, warm, and supportive. My best experience working with a therapist in eleven years.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shelly is super sweet and just truly listens, she provides a safe space where I feel comfortable to talk about anything which I really appreciate!
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Shelly has been a wonderful support system in the months that we've been working together. She offered many suggestions on how to work through the different things that I've been going through and I'm so thankful for our parnership.
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
She is amazing and very thoughtful and compassionate. I always look forward to talking to her every week. Easily the best that I’ve had on this site.
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Shelly is just terrific to work with - so warm and easy to talk to - and she has made some very direct and helpful suggestions for me. I did not know how on line therapy would go but she changed my mind entirely about it and has helped me tremendously.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Shelly is an awesome therapist. She is kind, funny and non-judgmental. She validates my experiences and always has helpful suggestions. I look forward to our sessions and believe she will be able to help me with to improve my life.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Shelly has been incredibly helpful and is a lovely person. I can honestly say my life has significantly improved thanks to her support and guidance. Highly recommend!
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Talking with Dr. Proper has been wonderful. I feel so listened to, and her insights have really helped me start to heal from some past trauma and grow as a person.
I'd recommend her a thousand times over.
Written on Mar 13, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
I’m really enjoying working with her! She’s someone who listens and genuinely tries her best to understand what I’m dealing with and has great recommendations for me.
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, adhd, anger management, and sleeping disorders
Shelly’s awesome
Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
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