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Shelly Proper, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Sleeping disorders Depression Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Messaging

About me

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and board certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. I have worked in both private practice and at local agencies, as well as in the school system and in higher education. I have over 17 years of clinical experience with various populations with a wide variety of concerns, ranging from psychiatric conditions, addictions, physical trauma, emotional trauma, grief/loss/end of life, as well as menopause, healthy aging, career and life coaching. I have many years beyond working in the mental health setting in other capacities. I have a post master's certificate to teach psychology and have worked intensively with educational planning.

My counseling style is warm, empathetic and interactive. I believe that the most productive therapy happens when clients are encouraged to be the experts of their own lives and that the goals of therapy are to help them find the options, skills and perspectives that can empower them to make changes to live a healthier and happier life. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy in my practice and emphasize maintaining appropriate boundaries within the therapeutic alliance.

I see clients who are 25 and older.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

17yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Sleeping disorders Depression Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Divorce and separation, First responder issues, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

PA LPC PC004284

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shelly Proper. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Shelly is the best therapist I’ve worked with and I’ve worked with quite a few. Her empathy and care for her clients is evident in her work. Very grateful for her!

Written on Nov 17, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Shelly is great.
I had sooooo much to talk about and she was able to probe and get me to the core issues.
She helped me develop achievable goals, so I can move forward and not feel so stuck & hopeless.

Written on Nov 07, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue

I have only worked with this therapist for a brief time. However, I feel that she is very understanding and compassionate to my mental health issues. I am hopeful that things will continue to move and positive direction with working with her.

Written on Sep 21, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Shelly is so good at maintaining objectivity while also being empathetic and problem-solving. This combination has helped me tackle the problems that I have been struggling with since an early age, I cannot say enough good things about Shelly.

Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Shelly is knowledgeable and very insightful as a therapist. I've benefitted greatly from attending therapy with her.

Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Shelly is very easy to talk to. She makes me not want to ever quit therapy even if I'm doing well!

Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Shelly for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes