Shelby Martini , LPC

Shelby Martini is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Idaho with seven years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. She brings a warm, engaging manner to her work and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Shelby combines a trauma-informed perspective with a client-centered orientation to tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals. She is also certified in brainspotting, a targeted approach that supports recovery from traumatic experiences and can be a useful option for clients with PTSD.

Shelby has worked with individuals facing a broad range of concerns, including post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, coping with everyday life changes, and mood challenges. Her style is flexible and integrative - she draws from multiple theories and techniques to design treatment plans that match each client’s unique situation. Conversations and interventions are adapted to fit the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Shelby recognizes that seeking change takes courage and provides steady support for clients taking those first steps. She is accepting of new clients in Idaho and focuses on creating a collaborative environment where people can pursue the life they want at a pace that feels right for them.

Approaches Shelby Uses in Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own priorities and strengths. In this approach Shelby listens deeply, reflects clients’ concerns, and supports them in setting goals that matter to them - it can be especially helpful for stress, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity. Shelby uses mindfulness techniques to help people manage anxiety, improve mood, and build coping skills for everyday stressors.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in a paced, supportive way. Shelby integrates trauma-informed methods and is certified in brainspotting, which may be offered as a focused option for clients working through trauma or PTSD-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shelby will collaborate with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Shelby is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, maintain momentum between meetings, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional.