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Shelly Slaton

Therapist · Texas

Shelly SlatonLPC

Practical support for stress and life transitions

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  • Experience24 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Calm and direct approach
  • Short practical tools
  • Experienced LPC

About Shelly

Shelly Slaton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She writes plainly with many years of experience and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

Shelly focuses on practical, moment-to-moment work that helps people cope better day to day. She favors clear conversation and simple tools over jargon. Sessions often center on identifying what is most distressing now and testing small changes that can ease pressure.

Her background includes 24 years in clinical practice, supporting people through relationship difficulties, loss, and transitions. That experience informs a steady, calm approach when emotions feel intense or confusing. She pays attention to patterns like attachment concerns, codependency, or communication problems so clients can see what keeps them stuck.

Therapeutic methods Shelly uses include cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. She blends these approaches to match what a person needs in the moment - sometimes teaching a breathing strategy, other times working on a practical plan for a tough conversation.

People working with Shelly can expect straightforward goals, regular check-ins on progress, and steps that build confidence. She helps clients rehearse new ways of handling stress and relationships so changes feel realistic and sustainable.

How evidence-based tools meet online care

Shelly uses methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people manage thoughts, feelings, and daily stress. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can calm the body and help someone respond rather than react.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Shelly works with each person to choose which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process means approaches can change over time as progress is made or new issues arise.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and keep check-ins steady during life transitions. They also make it possible to practice mindfulness or CBT skills in real-world settings and then discuss what happened during the next visit.

License and NPI

  • LPC Texas · No. 17355

NPI1043510159

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Shelly works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strains, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues like attachment, codependency, body image, and communication problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and conversational, using clear techniques and short exercises. Sessions focus on small, usable steps that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

How much experience does she have?

She has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, grief, relationship, and transition concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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