Shenelle Hanley, LPC

Shenelle Hanley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with four years of clinical experience. She earned her M.A. in Psychology from the University of Arizona Global Campus, which was formerly known as Ashford University, and completed additional training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at South University. She also holds a B.A. in Psychology from Ashford University.

Hanley has worked with both teenagers and adults, bringing a broad range of experience to issues such as stress and anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, depression, impulse control and anger management, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence. She supports clients facing relationship challenges, addictions, sleep difficulties, parenting concerns, bipolar mood issues, and other life transitions. Additional areas of focus include codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, multicultural concerns, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and women's issues.

Her approach centers on creating an open and nonjudgmental space where individuals can express thoughts and feelings safely. She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify goals and build practical skills that support healthier coping and greater well-being. Hanley seeks to guide clients through the courageous work of change toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Shenelle Hanley uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, empathetic space where clients set the pace and direction of their work - an approach that helps people exploring identity, relationships, self-worth, and life purpose feel heard and respected. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, sleep difficulties, and patterns of impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Hanley works with each person to evaluate their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress unfolds so that the care aligns with what helps the client most.

Online therapy with Hanley is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity through life changes, and access a licensed professional from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.