Shelana Carneal, LPC, LMHC

Shelana Carneal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who works with people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and relationship concerns. She centers her work on Somatic Integration and Processing, exploring how bodily sensations and emotional experience interact to support more complete, holistic healing.

Shelana approaches therapy from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story. In collaboration with clients she helps identify practical skills and coping strategies that address current struggles while honoring individual strengths and values. Her work aims to move beyond symptom reduction to foster a broader, more evolved perspective on challenges and growth.

Shelana views the process of seeking change as an act of courage and brings a compassionate, steady presence to the therapeutic relationship. Her focus is on guiding clients toward greater resilience, clearer self-understanding, and more satisfying relationships through tailored, evidence-informed care.

Somatic Approaches and Remote Care

Somatic Integration and Processing is a central therapeutic focus for Shelana. This approach attends to the connection between body sensations and emotional experience, helping individuals notice physical cues, regulate stress responses, and process traumatic or overwhelming events in a grounded way.

In addition to somatic work, Shelana draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build concrete coping skills and address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and relational strain. These methods emphasize practical strategies that can be practiced between sessions to support steady progress and resilience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Shelana partners with each client to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexible ways to access care. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapists and clients to continue collaborative work from different locations when needed.