Shelly Goodman, LPC

Shelly Goodman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with 13 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field. She earned a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University and brings that clinical training to work with adolescents, young adults, and adults facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

Shelly’s practice focuses on treating anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), grief and loss, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorders. She emphasizes a supportive, collaborative approach that helps people feel heard and empowered to make practical, meaningful changes. Shelly partners with clients to manage diagnoses, pursue recovery, and navigate life transitions, offering guidance on coping strategies, resilience building, and goal-focused planning.

Drawing on a mix of evidence-informed techniques and a client-centered stance, Shelly tailors care to each person’s strengths and priorities. Her aim is to help individuals develop skills that support day-to-day functioning and long-term growth while honoring each person’s values and pace of change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward what matters to them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many everyday challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the individual’s experience guides the pace and direction of work - this approach supports self-exploration and empowerment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shelly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor work to what feels most effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Shelly offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from a convenient location while pursuing consistent, goal-focused care.