Therapist profile
Shelly Proper, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC004284
- NPI1952469660
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- CBT methods
- ACT techniques
- DBT skills
About Shelly
Shelly Proper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults 25 and older who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, sleep problems, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strains, and career or life transitions.
Shelly has practiced in private settings, community agencies, schools, and higher education. She has supported people dealing with psychiatric concerns, substance issues, physical and emotional trauma, end-of-life and hospice situations, and reproductive and postpartum difficulties. She also brings experience in educational planning and holds a post-master's certificate to teach psychology.
Her approach is interactive and client-focused. Shelly uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize developing practical skills, clarifying values and goals, and practicing new ways of responding to difficult feelings like anger.
In sessions she helps people name what is happening, try out specific strategies, and notice which changes fit their life. That may include skills for managing stress, setting boundaries, improving sleep, and reducing compulsive behaviors that keep problems going.
She also works with caregiver stress, codependency, first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, seasonal affective disorder, life purpose, and women’s health issues. Shelly offers coaching-style support alongside clinical interventions when that fits a person’s goals.
Sessions are delivered in ways the therapist and client agree on. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps to request an initial meeting.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult feelings appear. It helps people reduce struggle with emotions and choose behaviors that match what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It’s often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage intense feelings and improve relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit the person’s goals, needs, and daily life. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking because the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten a check-in when time is tight, let someone avoid camera use if preferred, or reduce travel time to appointments. These practical benefits can help people sustain regular work on skills for anger, stress, sleep, and relationship concerns.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, anger linked to trauma, workplace frustration, and related stress and relationship strain.
How would she approach my anger in sessions?
She uses practical strategies from CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to teach emotion regulation, values-based decisions, and behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
Shelly has 17 years of clinical experience working in private practice, agencies, schools, and higher education.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and works with adults aged 25 and older.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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