Shelley Adkins, LCSW
Compassionate support for life transitions
Details
| Name | Shelley Adkins |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Kentucky |
| Licensed in | Kentucky |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Shelley
Shelley Adkins is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience based in Kentucky. She helps adults who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, caregiving stress, or big life changes. Shelley focuses on clear, practical steps so people can manage daily stress and feel steadier in their routines.
She draws on approaches that include Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. Conversations often include identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing small new skills, and reworking the stories people tell about themselves. Shelley has worked with people facing chronic illness, cancer, aging and geriatric concerns, and first responder issues.
She also supports those coping with trauma, domestic violence, and caregiving burnout. Her background gives her experience helping people navigate family of origin problems, communication breakdowns, and career-related stress. In session, she aims for straightforward language and concrete tools.
Clients can expect a respectful, collaborative tone and time to reflect on what they want to change. Shelley emphasizes building resilience through steady, manageable practice. She offers multiple online session formats to fit different needs.
People who want to begin can follow the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to therapist availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Shelley works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shelley among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shelley among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Shelley among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shelley among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shelley directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shelley directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative work and practical approaches translate online
Shelley blends Narrative Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for ways to reframe those stories so they feel more empowering. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experiences and priorities, letting the conversation follow what matters most to the individual. CBT offers clear, step-by-step tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shelley will talk with each person about their goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. This shared decision-making helps shape a plan that fits the person's pace and real-life needs.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation for in-depth work, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is preferred, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing brief contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue progress even when life is demanding.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Shelley address?
Shelley works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, caregiver fatigue, relationship and communication problems, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, collaborative style that emphasizes practical skills, mindful practices, and exploring personal stories to shift unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
Shelley has 25 years of clinical experience and has supported people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, aging concerns, first responder issues, and trauma-related problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices from Kentucky.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different preferences and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.
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