Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
How Shelly works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Idaho
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shelly
Shelly Sanders is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Idaho who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and other life challenges. She works with concerns like trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, and parenting stress. Shelly writes in a direct, calm way and aims to make therapy manageable for busy lives.
She brings nine years of clinical experience to her practice and has worked in mental health settings with a broad age range.
Background and approach
Her style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on treating each person with compassion and respect. Sessions focus on clear, achievable steps rather than vague goals. Shelly uses approaches that fit each client’s needs.
She draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. For trauma or overwhelming memories she may use EMDR techniques when appropriate.
Shelly also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and stronger coping skills. In sessions clients and Shelly collaborate on a time-sensitive plan with practical steps. She aims to make progress feel measurable and realistic.
If someone is ready to get started, Shelly asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
What Shelly works with
Everything Shelly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shelly's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shelly lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current connections and emotional reactions. Online work uses conversation and reflection to identify patterns and practice new ways of relating to important people.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s priorities. In remote sessions the therapist offers empathy and nonjudgmental support so clients can set the pace and topics they want to address.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT often pairs talk with written exercises and between-session practice to build lasting habits.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit the client’s needs. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging make brief check-ins and skill practice possible between longer appointments. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Shelly
What concerns does Shelly help with?
Shelly supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, career changes, and related struggles.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm, interactive, and client-centered. She focuses on clear goals, practical steps, and teaching coping skills that can be used between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shelly has nine years of experience as a therapist and additional years working in mental health settings across different age groups.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Idaho.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling an appointment according to the therapist's availability.