LMFT

Shelly Allen , LMFT

Therapist in Georgia

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About Shelly

Shelly Allen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Georgia with 8 years of professional experience. She has supported people coping with stress and anxiety, navigating relationship challenges, resolving family conflicts, and strengthening motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She approaches each client with the belief that the person is the expert of their own story and often has strengths that can be mobilized to address life’s challenges.

Shelly recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and offers steady encouragement and support throughout the process of change. Her work centers on helping clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life while honoring their values and personal strengths.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches Online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and interpersonal needs. It can be useful for people working through abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and relationship patterns that cause distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and explore their goals at their own pace. This approach supports self-esteem, motivation, and personal growth by honoring each person’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical ways to shift those patterns. CBT is commonly used to address anxiety, stress, low mood, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shelly works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods align best with a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life, access support from home, and maintain continuity during transitions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shelly Allen have?

Shelly Allen has 8 years of professional experience.

Is Shelly Allen a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: GA LMFT MFT002019.

In which languages does Shelly Allen provide therapy?

Shelly Allen provides therapy in English.

Where is Shelly Allen located?

Shelly Allen is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Shelly Allen as my therapist?

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

Does Shelly Allen work with international clients?

Shelly Allen does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shelly Allen 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, click the Start Therapy button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 text-based messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

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