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Shelley Adkins, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Shelley is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Shelley. View 31 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Kentucky

Recent reviews

I give her five stars.

Reviewed November 2024

She is lovely and seems to know how I feel and what to say to make me feel better.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Shelley

  • 23 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Social Worker that has been in practice for 20+ yrs. My practice over the yrs has included working with teens, adults, and families facing multiple life stressors including past and present trauma and abuse. I have found that most clients are incredibly resilient, and find great pleasure in working with them to help them gain the strengths that they already have to navigate daily stressors.

While I use multiple therapy modalities, I consider my base to be Evidence Base Practices, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and or Strength Perspective practices. Additionally, I am trained in Prolonged Exposure as it relates to addressing past trauma .

I see my therapy style as "down to earth, patient and kind." I am here for you, and you get to feel empowered to lead your own therapy.

I would love to work with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Family conflicts Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Aging and geriatric issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Domestic violence Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Shelley Adkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295098309.

  • LCSW · Kentucky · 1957 · Expires October 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Shelley Adkins

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

31 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Supportive Understanding Encouraging Helped Helpful Knowledgeable Listens Recommend

I give her five stars.

Reviewed November 2024

She is lovely and seems to know how I feel and what to say to make me feel better.

Reviewed May 2024

Shelley has been great

Reviewed March 2024

Shelley is a kind, attentive, and affirming therapist. I feel she understands my anxious / depressive tendencies. After searching for a therapist on and off for the past 2-3 years, I feel I finally found someone who can listen with a supportive nature. After a few short months with Shelley, I have found myself rewiring my brain to have positive thoughts, implementing a daily structure that has been great for my mental health, and most importantly I have gained the confidence to handle life's external stressors, no matter how big or small. When I started seeing Shelley I was completely overwhelmed with work, relationships, family and my own mental health. Now I take all of these things in stride because of her supportive nature and practical advice when experiencing periods of doubt and stress.

Reviewed March 2024

Shelley is absolutely amazing. I genuinely look forward to our time. She listens. She’s honest. She’s supportive. I could not ask for a better person to help me figure life out!

Reviewed September 2023

I have a strong level of comfort with Shelley. able to express freely how I feel. how I'm doing, what I'm thinking and knowing I can finally trust someone 100%. Grateful that I got her for my Therapist.

Reviewed June 2023

She’s great!

Reviewed June 2023

Working with Shelley has been a wonderful experience! She's supportive and caring and I feel like I'm talking with an old friend. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed May 2023

Shelley is very professional and very caring. She really helps me get through hard times. She gives me the tools I need to work through my problems. I’m so thankful for her!

Reviewed March 2023

Shelley is absolutely amazing. Perceptive and insightful. Shelley is a wonderful therapist.

Reviewed April 2023

Shelley is amazing. She is encouraging and understanding, while still being objective and giving me strait non- sugar coated truth- which is what I need. She has helped me tremendously. She has a variety of time availability and checks in weekly, which I also appreciate- because I tend to check out. She reply’s to messages with in reasonable time. And again is an absolute delight.

Reviewed February 2023

Shelley is an amazing therapist! I have been to a few in person therapists, and she helped me more in two sessions and some texts than the multiple sessions I had had with others! I highly recommend her!

Reviewed January 2023

Shelley is a fantastic listener. She understands me and allows me room to feel my emotions without judgement or criticism. She doesnt just listen to me. She gives me activities to help me in day to day life. She creates an open, welcoming environment for me to express myself. I enjoy every minute of our sessions together.

Reviewed January 2023

I thoroughly appreciate having a chance to speak with Shelley about my issues. She is so empathetic and encouraging.

Reviewed November 2022

Shelley is extremely kind and open minded to what you are going through. She’s non judgmental and understanding. She will also offer other resources if she thinks they will help better than she can.

Reviewed September 2022

Good experience… I see and feel the changes in mood since treatment began.

Reviewed August 2022

Shelley has been great. Very calming tone and she is always validating and understanding.

Reviewed August 2022

Shelley responds quickly and compassionately, and goes above and beyond in helping her clients. I'm very grateful to have found her and would highly recommend her.

Reviewed August 2022

She is really positive and listens to my concerns.

Reviewed August 2022

Shelley is amazing. She listens and provides common sense, logical and thoughtful. She made a huge difference in terms of how I have been able to deal with a recent divorce.

Reviewed June 2022

I love working with Shelley! She is fantastic in every way. Super knowledgeable and has great insight. Very kind and understanding.

Reviewed June 2022

Very kind listener I trust and appreciate.

Reviewed April 2022

I love Shelley! She has really helped me make progress in making me step out of my comfort zone and supported me every step of the way.

Reviewed March 2022

Is patient, supportive, and knowledgeable. Open to interjections, corrections, and always willing to listen more. Makes the person shes talking with more able to talk about traumatic topics in a lighter manner, that is logical and helpful advice/ practices. Laid back but responsive so you never feel forced into opening up about a topic but when you do, you still feel that it is taken seriously. 10/10

Reviewed March 2022

Shelley is a great listener that is armed with a variety of tools. She not only validates my feelings but also educates me in the various elements surrounding my problems. I feel empowered because of her to take the necessary steps to better myself, even if it is little by little.

Reviewed February 2022

Shelley helps me sets realistic goals to achieve in order to make progress with the areas I am concerned about. She keeps in touch between appointments and finds ways for me to utilize my strengths in a positive way to cope with anxiety and depression. She is very smart, helpful, and is good at what she does.

Reviewed December 2021

She’s kind, compassionate, allows me to feel what I feel and offers ways to separate rational ones and irrational ones so I can navigate my difficult time a bit easier. But her strongest quality to me is her kindness and ability to listen to me without judgement. I value & appreciate her opinions and encouragement to keep going.

Reviewed December 2021

Shelley has been a tremendous help to my mental health. She is very responsive and encouraging. I needed someone that could guide me to improving myself and is not just a listening ear. She has great perspective on the issues we've discussed which allows me to see things in a different light then just my own view.

Reviewed November 2021

I felt HEARD and it was extremely helpful.

Reviewed November 2021

Shelley has been a great resource so far. In my first three weeks working with Shelley I have already grown to be very comfortable talking to her, sharing my life stories, and letting her give me advise. She is very understanding, let’s me talk things out and brings suggestions. I am very happy with working with Shelley.

Reviewed September 2021

Shelley is very kind and knowledgeable. As a healthcare worker myself, she truly understands the struggles of compassion fatigue and anxiety.

Reviewed September 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shelley Adkins offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Shelley Adkins works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Shelley Adkins speak?

Shelley Adkins speaks English.

How many years of experience does Shelley Adkins have?

Shelley Adkins has 23 years of experience.

Where is Shelley Adkins licensed to practice?

Shelley Adkins is licensed to practice in Kentucky.

Does Shelley Adkins accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Shelley Adkins does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Shelley Adkins offer?

Shelley Adkins offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Shelley Adkins?

Shelley Adkins can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Shelley Adkins?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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