Shelby Smith

LPC, 5 years of experience
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5100 ratings

Often rebooked

Empowering
Warm
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

Welcome - I'm so glad you're here! My name is Shelby, and I am a licensed professional counselor and mental health advocate. I partner with my clients to develop unique individualized therapy goals that address the whole person. If you are looking for a therapist who will be your “teammate” to help address and resolve problems/conflict, then you’ve found the right therapist! I am here to help work alongside you, supporting you every step to help you achieve your therapy goals.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session will be spent getting to know you and what makes you, YOU! We will explore things that are going well in your life and things that things that aren't. We will discuss what brought you to therapy, explore what your symptoms are, and how you have been coping thus far. We will get a layout of some intial therapy goals and a brief overview of some treatment strategies for future sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths as a therapist are creating a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment for clients to openly discuss whatever stressors or concerns they may be experiencing. I use supportive and encouraging language with my clients to ensure they feel validated. We will work together to find relief and healing where needed.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I provide therapy to teenagers and adults. I specialize in complex medical needs, cancer, adult anxiety and depression, Autism, grief, substance use within family systems, and caregiver burnout.

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My treatment methods

Existential

I offer an existential and holistic system-based approach—understanding how individuals and the circles around them impact our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. I partner with clients to develop unique individualized therapy goals that address the whole person and help them to find joy and meaning in their lives.

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 100 ratings

14 ratings with written reviews

November 18, 2025

She was welcoming, forward but kind, and talking felt peaceful.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Shelby

November 18, 2025

Shelby continuously validates me while also holding me accountable. Shes been a wonderful 3rd party perspective. She helps me rewire my thinking into healthier thoughts. Shelby makes it known you are the priority as her patient. She helps me set realistic goals an expectations. Also giving tips and tools to use outside of our sessions. Shes been a critical piece to my healing journey.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 7 with Shelby

November 18, 2025

Shelby continuously validates me while also holding me accountable. Shes been a wonderful 3rd party perspective. She helps me rewire my thinking into healthier thoughts. Shelby makes it known you are the priority as her patient. She helps me set realistic goals an expectations. Also giving tips and tools to use outside of our sessions. Shes been a critical piece to my healing journey.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 7 with Shelby