Shirley Currier, LPC, LMFT

Shirley Currier turned a personal journey of recovery into a career helping others find their own paths to healing. Motivated by her experience with addiction, she trained as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and began working with patients in a psychiatrist’s office, where she observed that substance use often reflects deeper mental and emotional struggles.

Over the years she expanded her clinical training and earned advanced graduate study in clinical psychology. She has worked in physician’s offices, nonprofit agencies, day treatment programs, and collaborated with Harris County courts on diversion initiatives. Her practice integrates a variety of evidence-informed methods—including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approaches—so care can be tailored to each person’s needs.

With 19 years of professional experience, Shirley treats issues such as addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life and offers clinical knowledge and practical tools to work toward recovery and improved relationships. Shirley is accepting of different lifestyle choices and describes herself as a liberal thinker. She holds LPC and LMFT credentials - LPC means Licensed Professional Counselor and LMFT means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and she would be honored to accompany people ready to begin their journey toward change.

Approach-driven online therapy tailored to your needs

Shirley draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in different ways. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that keep people stuck. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own process - this approach is often useful for building self-esteem and improving relational concerns. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and certain habit-based problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shirley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life situation. She tailors interventions and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Shirley is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to continue care from home or on the go. These options help licensed professionals and therapists offer consistent support while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.