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Shelly Goodman, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Shelly 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 Shelly. View 71 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

I really enjoy working with Shelly. She’s a great listener and provides thoughtful suggestions for me to try.

Reviewed December 2024

Shelly is a fantastic human being! She is kind but direct. She makes me feel heard and I truly believe she cares about my well-being.

Reviewed December 2024

More about Shelly

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a fully licensed Masters Level Clinician and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor for ten (10) years. I obtained my Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at Michigan State University. I enjoy working with teenagers, young adults and adults. I specialize in the following Anxiety, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Depression, Grief, PTSD and Substance abuse.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Grief Career difficulties Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hearing impaired Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Narcissism Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Shelly Goodman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265821185.

  • LPC · Michigan · 6401013938 · Expires March 2027

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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Shelly Goodman

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

Overall rating:

4.5

71 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Recommend Amazing Fantastic Helpful Comfortable Easy Helped Knowledgeable

I really enjoy working with Shelly. She’s a great listener and provides thoughtful suggestions for me to try.

Reviewed December 2024

Shelly is a fantastic human being! She is kind but direct. She makes me feel heard and I truly believe she cares about my well-being.

Reviewed December 2024

Shelly is very helpful, knowledgeable, and overall a great therapist!

Reviewed December 2024

To someone who goes above and beyond and helping and caring about my needs would be an understatement. She is not just attentive but also understanding about all in any situations. Most importantly, I do not feel like I am judged for what is brought up in therapy and for her to come into my life, I will be forever grateful. She is just amazing.

Reviewed November 2024

She's kind, compassionate and supportive. Shelly asks clarifying questions when there is room for interpretation, that way she understands how to best ask questions that will help guide me to the right answer for me.

Reviewed November 2024

Shelly is very nice I can truly talk to her and cares about her patients

Reviewed September 2024

Shelly is very easy to talk to and you can tell she cares for her patients

Reviewed September 2024

Shelly and I have worked on so many things, I feel a night and day difference with talking through things with her as well as her offering suggestions and ways to handle/cope with situations outside of my control. We discuss intimate things that are confidential that I would not want to focus on with family, but want to be able to talk to a 3rd party about to gain perspective. I appreciate her so much!

Reviewed September 2024

Shelly has been my therapist for a few months now and she has been the only therapist I’ve actually been able to talk to long term I always feel like they don’t do anything or help but she’s always there for me no matter time or day

Reviewed September 2024

Fantastic, very caring and professional, very personable and easy to talk to.

Reviewed September 2024

Shelly has made me feel comfortable with participating in therapy with her. This doesn't come naturally to me.

Reviewed September 2024

Awesome so far

Reviewed September 2024

So far everything is still fresh and new, we’ve chatted and had one visit! But it’s been a wonderful experience this far!

Reviewed August 2024

In my third session with Shelly. She is positive, she listens, asks good questions and makes me feel comfortable talking about my issues and feelings. So far, I am very satisfied with the progress we are making

Reviewed August 2024

I appreciate her time and her feedback. When I need told this is something I need to work on vs this is not something you should own. Don’t make this yourproblem

Reviewed June 2024

She has been been the breath of fresh air I was searching for. She is always punctual and bubbly. She makes my whole week bright. Thank you Shelly.

Reviewed June 2024

Enjoy talking with Shelly I'm happy to know her

Reviewed May 2024

Ms. Goodman continues to support me emotionally, and she listens! She makes suggestions as to how I can tackle an issue that I am struggling with. She challenges me to be a better person. Ultimately, Ms. Goodman has changed my life for the better. I look forward to our weekly appointments.

Reviewed May 2024

Shelly is a fantastic therapist! She helped me through some difficult times. A great listener and voice when needed.

Reviewed May 2024

Shelly has been very easy to talk to and very understanding of my situation. She always is very interested and engaged in conversations and I feel like she cares a lot about people.

Reviewed April 2024

Very understanding and knowledgeable. Have compassion for her patients

Reviewed April 2024

Shelly is a great therapist and really started helping me open up

Reviewed April 2024

All good things to say

Reviewed April 2024

Shelly has been wonderful to talk with. I was anxious when considering therapy, I thought I would end each session feeling emotionally exhausted. Talking with Shelly feels like talking with an old friend who helps dig a little deeper into situations affecting my life, and I end our sessions feeling upbeat and positive.

Reviewed April 2024

Shelly is the best! I would recommend her any day!

Reviewed April 2024

Shelly Goodman is very respectful, funny and responsive. I appreciate her perspective on things that I could look at differently. She has helped a lot.

Reviewed February 2024

Shelly is an amazing therapist. She checks in on me frequently if we haven’t had time to speak in a while and she’s very flexible if I need to cancel or schedule a different time. She helps me navigate my mental illnesses, identify my strengths and weaknesses, as well as every day challenges that we all struggle with. I am a strong believer that every person could benefit from therapy of some form. No matter your issue, Shelly is definitely a person that will try to help you to the best of her ability.

Reviewed January 2024

Shelly is a very positive and up beat therapist she’s great at questioning the important topics to make you look at a situation from all viewpoints while having some fun and jokes in there so your therapy expo is not all about the problems in life and you can have some fun while helping your mental health. She’s very supportive and inspirational Shelly has shown me a great first time experience in therapy!

Reviewed December 2023

Shellys attention and care has been a support I have leaned on heavily in the past few weeks/months. I relate to her and find it easy to discuss any and all topics of struggle or triumph, this transparency has given me a dependable platform for her advice/encouragement/wisdom as well as my own reflection/self-understanding/growth. My substance abuse past and other issues aligned with her experience as a therapist and I emplor you to give Shelly a chance to better help your honest growth.

Reviewed December 2023

She’s the best!

Reviewed December 2023

Shelly is incredible. She’s flexible, friendly, approachable, and knowledgable. She knows how to make you feel heard, and understood. When I began therapy, I had crippling anxiety about opening up about my struggles, and Shelly knew how to patiently make me feel comfortable enough to begin those discussions. My experience with her is one that I’m thankful for.

Reviewed November 2023

Shelly is amazing! She listens intently, does not judge, offers valuable feedback and is incredibly encouraging. No matter how many times I come with the same issue that I'm even sick of hearing myself talk about .... she listens and continues to work through it with me. I SO APPRECIATE HER!

Reviewed November 2023

A very good dedicated therapist who genuinely cares about her clients outcomes.

Reviewed November 2023

Shelly is a great listener and super relatable. I feel very supported by her !

Reviewed September 2023

Shelly is awesome! Would recommend her in a heart beat!

Reviewed July 2023

Shelly helped me through the death of my mother and my divorce. She’s fantastic! I’d highly recommend her to anyone who needs a down to earth person to talk to about everything.

Reviewed June 2023

Shelly is a great therapist and I enjoy talking to her every week.

Reviewed May 2023

Shelly is very personable and approachable. She listens to me very intently to provide me with answers/help/solutions that fit the state my mental health is in.

Reviewed May 2023

Shelly is always positive and supportive each session. I like her enthusiasm and laugh. She brings a fresh and new perspective into my life. I think I can learn a LOT from her! :-)

Reviewed May 2023

Shelly is great, she’s a very fun spunky therapist who I feel I can talk to about anything. She supports me always and offers a different perspective which I find really helpful.

Reviewed March 2023

Shelly is 10/10

Reviewed April 2023

Shelly is great! She is an active listener and relatable. I have found her to be extremely helpful to me as I went through a difficult year.

Reviewed February 2023

I absolutely love Shelly! I feel heard and understood!

Reviewed February 2023

Shelly Goodman is terrific, very responsive, perceptive, and a great listener. She has been a terrific resource to lean on during my personal struggles. Very knowledgeable and understands a wide range of relationship struggles.

Reviewed January 2023

Shelly is very personable and a great listener. I'm looking forward to more sessions and improving my mental health

Reviewed December 2022

Shelly was an amazing therapist who I felt like really cared and immediately was really comfortable to talk to. I recommend her to anyone who really needs that impartial person in their life to vent about their stresses and get some feedback.

Reviewed December 2022

During the most emotional and difficult time of my life Shelly has helped me to process the pain, anxiety and depression. She has helped me to reflect and become more self-aware. Shelly is kind, humorous and down to Earth. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2022

She is in tune, knowledgeable, and very personable. She is able to relate and does not pass judgment. She is very confiscate to talk to. I appreciate her immensely!

Reviewed December 2022

A fantastic person and a wonderful therapist. I couldn't have asked for better help while going through the things I did this year. 10/10 I highly recommend!

Reviewed December 2022

Shelly is amazing! She is an excellent listener and helps me to feel that I am not alone in my ADD. I look forward to our chats every week. I’m so happy I found her! Highly recommend

Reviewed November 2022

Shelly is professional, considerate, knowledgeable. I recommend Shelly to anyone who is looking to work on trauma, addiction, stress, depression and anxiety.

Reviewed November 2022

Shelly is empathetic, professional, helpful and informative as well as a very good listener. She helps me sort through complicated feelings and situations to help better my mental health.

Reviewed November 2022

Shelly is absolutely amazing. She listens, repeats what you said so you know she understood, and responds educationally. She is wonderful. Highly recommended

Reviewed November 2022

Shelly is awesome. !

Reviewed November 2022

Shelly is awesome and makes you feel like a champion. She really listens

Reviewed November 2022

Shelly is always there for me when I need her, and is always reaching out to me. Sometimes I forget because I’m in such a funk to reach out to her but she’s always there, reaching out to me to make sure that I am OK. She really does put her patients first and she has a wonderful personality. She could brighten up a room with just once while. It really makes me feel better talking to her and having her in my life!

Reviewed September 2022

She's fantastic and energetic every session! She is able to pick up on whatever I'm feeling for the day and has Excellent advice for any and all situations!

Reviewed September 2022

Shelly is great, i feel heard for the first time in my life.

Reviewed September 2022

Shelly listens, understands, shows empathy, and directs you forward to build your toolkit for positive mental health. Thank you, Shelly!

Reviewed September 2022

Fantastic and always ready to help build you back up after a hard week.

Reviewed August 2022

She makes me feel safe and heard.

Reviewed July 2022

Shelly has been very good at being there and making me feel comfortable talking to her. She listens and actually gives feed back. It doesn't make me feel like it's her job to listen but she wants to listen.

Reviewed July 2022

It’s only been a couple of weeks but I’m already feeling like she is helping explore who I am in a way that have needed for a long time. I can’t recommend BetterHelp enough due to this very positive experience.

Reviewed July 2022

Shelly is awesome, so appreciate her insight and ear!

Reviewed June 2022

Shelly was always ready to help when I needed her. She is really friendly.

Reviewed June 2022

She is incredibly insightful, friendly, relatable, comforting, and makes me feel assured. I appreciate you Miss Shelly!!

Reviewed June 2022

Amazing

Reviewed May 2022

Amazing, well attentive and very sweet! She is better than i could have asked for!

Reviewed May 2022

Shelly is my cup of tea. She is helpful, delightful, and puts up with me well.

Reviewed May 2022

She's an excellent person to confide in she's so nice and is very easy to talk to about anything!

Reviewed May 2022

Very great therapist! Very helpful.

Reviewed May 2022

How was your experience with Shelly?

Frequently asked questions

Does Shelly Goodman offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Shelly Goodman 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 Shelly Goodman speak?

Shelly Goodman speaks English.

How many years of experience does Shelly Goodman have?

Shelly Goodman has 11 years of experience.

Where is Shelly Goodman licensed to practice?

Shelly Goodman is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Shelly Goodman accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Shelly Goodman does not accept 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 Shelly Goodman offer?

Shelly Goodman offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Shelly Goodman?

Shelly Goodman 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 Shelly Goodman?

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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