Shelby Martini, LPC

Shelby Martini is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho with seven years of clinical experience and is working toward certification as a clinical mental health counselor. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and life transitions, tailoring her approach to each person’s needs.

Shelby integrates a trauma-informed stance with a person-centered foundation, focusing on compassionate, nonjudgmental care. She is certified in brainspotting - a somatic-oriented trauma intervention that helps access and process distressing memories and emotions by locating eye positions associated with emotional experiences. Shelby draws from multiple therapeutic theories to design treatment plans that fit each individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Her counseling style is described as warm and engaging, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. Shelby avoids stigmatizing labels and works collaboratively to shape goals and interventions that reflect clients’ values and circumstances. She aims to create a space where taking the first steps toward change feels supported and manageable.

Shelby welcomes those ready to explore growth, healing, and lasting change and looks forward to partnering with clients on that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shelby often uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that the client’s goals guide the work. This approach supports issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, life transitions, and general emotional distress by building a trusting therapeutic relationship.

She also incorporates mindfulness therapy techniques that help people build awareness of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. Mindfulness strategies can reduce reactivity to stress and support coping with anxiety, mood symptoms, and attention-related challenges.

In addition, Shelby brings trauma-focused therapy into sessions when needed, including her brainspotting certification. Trauma-focused work helps process traumatic memories and their ongoing effects, and can be useful for clients with PTSD, complex trauma, or other trauma-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shelby works with clients to explore what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and life commitments. For many people, remote formats increase convenience while preserving the ability to build a meaningful therapeutic connection with a licensed professional.