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Shelley Adkins

LCSW

Shelley Adkins , LCSW

Therapist in Kentucky

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About Shelley

Shelley Adkins is a licensed therapist practicing in Kentucky with 25 years of clinical experience. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which indicates specialized training in clinical social work and long-term experience supporting adults through emotional and life challenges.

Shelley focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, and overall personal growth. Her practice provides compassionate, evidence-based support for adults coping with workplace stress, midlife transitions, caregiver burnout, and chronic health challenges. She works with individuals seeking clearer communication, stronger coping strategies, and renewed purpose.

Her therapeutic style is empathetic and tailored to each person's circumstances. Shelley aims to help clients build resilience, improve communication, and reconnect with inner strengths. Whether someone is processing past trauma, managing social anxiety, or pursuing greater self-understanding, she offers a supportive environment where change and personal development can unfold.

She also brings experience addressing women's issues, veteran support, and young adult challenges, and she works with people navigating complex emotional situations. Her approach emphasizes walking alongside clients with skilled guidance as they develop practical tools and strengthen emotional resources.

Therapeutic Approaches Used for Online Support

Shelley Adkins integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, and she also applies trauma-focused methods when needed. Client-centered therapy centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathy and understanding; it helps people explore their values, build self-awareness, and regain a sense of direction during life transitions or relationship struggles. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing and working through traumatic experiences to reduce their ongoing impact and to strengthen coping strategies for related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shelley, as a licensed professional, works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Shelley is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage care from home, or maintain continuity during life changes. These options make it easier to access regular support while coordinating treatment with other responsibilities and commitments.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shelley Adkins have?

Shelley Adkins has 25 years of experience.

Is Shelley Adkins a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: KY LCSW 1957.

In which languages does Shelley Adkins provide therapy?

Shelley Adkins provides therapy in English.

Where is Shelley Adkins located?

Shelley Adkins is located in Kentucky.

How can I work with Shelley Adkins as my therapist?

You can work with Shelley Adkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shelley Adkins work with international clients?

Shelley Adkins does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shelley Adkins cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English

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