Shelley Goldstein, LPC

Shelley Goldstein is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and body image issues, parenting struggles, and questions related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria. Shelley also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication and commitment difficulties, guilt and shame, and other related focus areas.

Her work draws on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. Shelley emphasizes a supportive, strengths-based stance that helps clients explore values, build practical skills, and work toward meaningful changes. She meets people where they are and collaborates with them to set goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Shelley provides services in English and offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate varying schedules and preferences. As an LPC licensed in Texas, she focuses on creating a respectful, goal-oriented experience for those seeking help navigating life transitions and emotional challenges.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most rather than getting stuck in avoidance.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach used to help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is often applied when trauma, abuse, or painful past events are contributing to current difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and pace, using empathy and collaborative exploration to strengthen self-understanding and resilience. This approach supports work on identity, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Shelley collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as needed so therapy remains practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or family responsibilities. These options allow continued access to licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, supporting consistent progress even when in-person visits are difficult.