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Shelley Zimmerman, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Shelley is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Shelley. View 24 reviews
Great news, Shelley is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri

Recent reviews

Shelley has been a godsend! She’s so good at listening to what I’m sharing and then helping me to dive deeper to see patterns and potential solutions. I could never have prepared so well for certain life changes without her guidance and support. She’s a top notch therapist. It’s been a true blessing to work with her.

Reviewed November 2024

My therapist, Shelley Zimmerman, has been outstanding! I was dealing with grief, depression, job burnout and finally retiring within the next year. She helped me break each piece of this emotional puzzle down into steps so that I could make progress in each area. As a result, I worked through the grief, got the right help for my depression, and focused on how to manage the burnout so that I arrived at retirement day prepared and able to celebrate the milestone with no stress and got to experience the joy this accomplishment should bring as I began my new life’s chapter. I would not have been this happy without Shelley’s compassion and wisdom to guide me. Getting therapy with Shelley through BetterHelp is the single best decision I have made in many years, truly. Thank you so much for providing this service and employing competent professionals like Shelley.

Reviewed July 2024

More about Shelley

  • 23 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Peace of Mind...You deserve it!

Many people say they want to feel content and in control of their lives. I work with individuals who want to make changes and experience more enrichment and satisfaction. Therapy is a relationship that is safe, non-judgmental, warm, and rewarding; a way to find peace. Therapy can provide insight and new perspectives into life's challenges and can help open up new possibilities and options for approaching difficult situations. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:

* Developing new skills for handling stress and anxiety

* Modifying unhealthy behaviors and self-defeating patterns

* Increasing confidence and overall quality of life

* Enhancing new ways to manage anger, depression and moods.

I am a licensed professional counselor and board certified art therapist working for the past 25 years with individuals of all ages. I primarily use evidence based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, trauma focused CBT or a combination depending on the need of the individual. Being an art therapist, I also use the creative therapies to gain insight in a non-verbal way as images are sometimes easier than words. I have experience in Play Therapy, Sand Tray and Theraplay. In essence, I begin where you are and tailor the treatment approach to your need. I am will be sensitive to how your individual life experiences impact your decisions and beliefs. This is a journey we will take together to increase your quality of life!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Anger management Self esteem Depression Family conflicts Grief Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Blended family issues Codependency Communication problems Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Emptiness Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Shelley Zimmerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952450736.

  • LPC · Missouri · 002652 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Shelley Zimmerman

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

24 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Helping Recommend Understanding Amazing Caring Excellent Listens The best

Shelley has been a godsend! She’s so good at listening to what I’m sharing and then helping me to dive deeper to see patterns and potential solutions. I could never have prepared so well for certain life changes without her guidance and support. She’s a top notch therapist. It’s been a true blessing to work with her.

Reviewed November 2024

My therapist, Shelley Zimmerman, has been outstanding! I was dealing with grief, depression, job burnout and finally retiring within the next year. She helped me break each piece of this emotional puzzle down into steps so that I could make progress in each area. As a result, I worked through the grief, got the right help for my depression, and focused on how to manage the burnout so that I arrived at retirement day prepared and able to celebrate the milestone with no stress and got to experience the joy this accomplishment should bring as I began my new life’s chapter. I would not have been this happy without Shelley’s compassion and wisdom to guide me. Getting therapy with Shelley through BetterHelp is the single best decision I have made in many years, truly. Thank you so much for providing this service and employing competent professionals like Shelley.

Reviewed July 2024

Shelley has been an excellent therapist. She has the ability to bring me back around to important topics when I get distracted. She has great insights and observations. I am feeling so much more prepared for retirement based on the personal and professional steps she has been having me take and guiding me through. I highly recommend her. She is very good at helping you navigate life’s concerns with great insight and moments of humor, which also help to relax me and that helps me to focus and learn from each of our sessions.

Reviewed February 2024

Shelley comes to the session to really listen and after I have expressed myself she offers excellent insights.

Reviewed January 2024

We have been working for almost 2 years now and Shelley really helps me to notice what is going on in my life. She is a warm and kind presence in my life, exactly what I need. Highly reccomend Shelley.

Reviewed December 2023

Shelley has been an amazingly kind and perceptive therapist. She has been great at helping me to focus and refocus on the most important aspects for me to work through to help me achieve not only my personal goals, but more importantly, the path to the best mental health space I have been in in years. I highly recommend working with her!

Reviewed November 2023

She’s so kind, caring and so good at making you feel welcome / to be able to Open up

Reviewed August 2023

Shelley has turned out to be an excellent therapist. She is great at gently redirecting me when I get too far off the topic of some problem I need to address or resolve. I appreciate that approach to our sessions because it creates a safe space for me to share, learn, heal and become empowered to make the changes I need to become the best version of myself.

Reviewed July 2023

Shelly is great at helping you be you, she is so easy to talk to and her laughter breaks down walls more efficiently. life should be fun so should therapy.

Reviewed March 2023

She has been really helpful for my dealing w/ isolation & Long Covid

Reviewed April 2023

Shelly is a great therapist. After a couple of weeks I felt an improvement in my mental health. She is very understanding, compassionate and patient. I am so glad to have met her.

Reviewed April 2023

very helpful and understand my struggle

Reviewed January 2023

As always, she's very kind, friendly and understanding. She really listens to me and it's like talking with a good friend. She makes it easy for me to talk about my feelings. I look forwards to our sessions every week.

Reviewed January 2023

Shelley is amazing, she listen, gives advices if needed and she is the best therapist I've ever had.

Reviewed January 2023

Shelley helped me with so many things in my life and it was great to have someone to bounce ideas off. Thanks for your help!

Reviewed December 2022

Friendly, respectful, listens well, and responsive therapist.

Reviewed December 2022

I truly enjoyed my session with Shelley. She is so understanding and helpful. She listens before she responds. I would definitely recommend her to others.

Reviewed November 2022

Great listening ear, helpful advice and ability to see new perspectives and shed insight on a matter. Thanks! :)

Reviewed September 2022

Good feels, good listening. Great support, good rhythm. Breathing for me it is again :)

Reviewed September 2022

I look forward to each session and afterwards I feel as if I have learned so much even if it doesn't hit me for a few days. It's a slow process and now after almost 9 months I can really feel the change in me I was looking for.

Reviewed August 2022

Shelley is amazing very supportive and gives great advice. She respects when all I need is a listening ear. I can’t say enough good things about her.

Reviewed August 2022

Shelley is very patient and understanding. Her calm and natural approach makes the therapy process so enjoyable. She is so warm and genuine, and offers really good solutions while encouraging you to have a new perspective. Much appreciated Shelley!

Reviewed July 2022

Shelley is absolutely wonderful. I don’t have anything negative I could possibly say about her. I’ve had 3 sessions with her so far. She is Caring, attentive, brilliant, and has a great sense of humour. I felt instantly like I had known her for years. HIGHLY recommend her! Love you Shelley!

Reviewed June 2022

Shelley is absolutely amazing, she truly helps me live a happier life as I learn to get to know myself better and organize my life and emotions in a healthy way. She has been patient, listening and caring. I am grateful for her into sharing her life wisdom. Consistency in the sessions is important and now after 8 to 10 weeks, I can see the improvements in my personal relationships and my work/life balance.

Reviewed May 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shelley Zimmerman offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Shelley Zimmerman works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Shelley Zimmerman speak?

Shelley Zimmerman speaks English.

How many years of experience does Shelley Zimmerman have?

Shelley Zimmerman has 23 years of experience.

Where is Shelley Zimmerman licensed to practice?

Shelley Zimmerman is licensed to practice in Missouri.

Does Shelley Zimmerman accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Shelley Zimmerman accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Shelley Zimmerman offer?

Shelley Zimmerman offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Shelley Zimmerman?

Shelley Zimmerman can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Shelley Zimmerman?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.