
Shirley Currier, LMFT, LPC
About me
I became interested in counseling through my own recovery from addiction. Thirty -four years ago, with seven years in my own recovery, I became a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I worked in the office of a psychiatrist as a counselor for his patients with addictions. I soon realized that in many cases the addiction and abuse of substances was a symptom of other mental and psychological problems. So in 2000 I went back to school for a Masters in Clinical Psychology.
I have worked in physician's offices, non profit agencies, day treatment programs, and with the courts in Harris County in diversion programs with offenders. I am experienced in many approaches, cognitive-behavioral, psycho-dynamic, solution focused and trauma recovery. I view my clients as experts about their problem based struggles and simply offer my experience and knowledge in working to find a path to recovery together. I am accepting of different life-style choices and a liberal thinker.
If you are ready to begin your journey, I would be honored to accompany you.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Infidelity, Jealousy, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Phobias, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
TX LMFT 200958
TX LPC 20009
Reviews
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Thank you Shirley for not only listening to me every week, but for also shedding light on situations that are hard for me to navigate. I appreciate having you to talk through my issues with.
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coaching
Shirley has been incredibly helpful in my growth process. She’s helped me find my confidence so I can overcome the hard moments in life.
Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She is very attentive and listens to my concerns or issues; I find her advices very helpful and she offers different perspectives on out to resolve issues.
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Shirley listens, and then has actual feedback and strategies for me . I appreciate her ideas and suggestions.
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Shirley is very intuitive, and I felt like I was talking with a peer.
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Shirley has been wonderful and very helpful so far. She has pushed me to work on my trauma and while it’s been hard, it has also been cathartic.
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd