Therapist profile
Shelly Proper, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Codependency and Relationships
Continue with ShellyWhere Shelly stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Pennsylvania / PC004284
- NPI
- 1952469660
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
About
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT methods
- Grief and caregiving
About Shelly
Shelly Proper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults 25 and older on problems such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, codependency, and caregiver stress.
Shelly has worked in private practice, local agencies, schools, and higher education. That background means she has seen a wide range of situations, from psychiatric and substance-related concerns to end-of-life and bereavement work. She also has experience with career and life coaching, menopause and healthy aging topics, and educational planning through a post-master's teaching certificate.
In sessions she uses practical therapy methods to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Techniques come from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and solution-focused strategies. Shelly emphasizes clear boundaries in the therapeutic relationship and keeps the work interactive.
People who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, losing themselves in relationships, or living around another person's moods or drinking will find direct, skills-focused conversation. Sessions aim to identify small changes that reduce overwhelm and improve everyday functioning.
She offers straightforward coaching-style discussions when helpful alongside traditional therapy work. Shelly speaks English and practices in Pennsylvania. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's steps to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. ACT is often used when someone wants to reduce avoidance and live with more intention despite stress or anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and changing patterns like people-pleasing or harsh self-judgment. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at feelings and connection patterns to strengthen how someone understands and responds to emotions in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelly discusses options with each person and tailors sessions based on goals, preferences, and what proves helpful in early meetings. That means methods can shift over time as needs change and as people learn which tools fit their life.
The original biography does not specify which session formats she uses for online work. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a tight schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can also use video or audio in different ways to practice skills, review exercises, and track progress without requiring a long in-person visit.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
Shelly works with adults 25 and older on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting strain, codependency, caregiver stress, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an interactive, skills-focused approach that combines practical strategies and conversation. Sessions focus on noticing patterns and trying different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience in settings including private practice, agencies, schools, and higher education.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.