- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety
About Shelly
Shelly Hughes is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oklahoma with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as self-esteem and social anxiety and phobia. Shelly works with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or isolated and prefers straightforward, practical conversations about what is happening now.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people name and understand difficult feelings. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing manageable coping steps, and planning small changes that fit into daily life. Shelly pays attention to guilt, shame, and loneliness and helps people talk through how those feelings affect relationships and sense of purpose.
Shelly approaches sessions as a collaborative process. She listens for what is keeping someone from feeling connected or confident and then tries different strategies to reduce distress and increase options. Progress is tracked with clear, simple goals rather than vague promises.
Her practice emphasizes skills that can be used between appointments. That may include short grounding exercises, problem-solving around stressful situations, and rehearsing ways to handle social situations that feel intimidating. She also supports people processing past hurts and traumatic events at a pace they can manage.
Shelly offers care in English and does not take international clients. People interested in working with her begin by using the site matching steps and scheduling a first session after a brief questionnaire.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Many therapists who work with anxiety and related concerns rely on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. Cognitive approaches help people notice thought patterns that increase anxiety and practice alternative ways of thinking to reduce distress. Behavioral strategies involve gradual exposure to feared situations or small, doable experiments to change avoidance and build confidence.Another common approach blends emotion-focused work with skills practice; this helps people name and tolerate strong feelings while also building concrete coping steps for everyday life. These methods are often used together so emotional insight and behavioral change reinforce each other.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most and what feels manageable.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to practice social and exposure skills in real-world situations and to support skill use between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Shelly works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues like guilt, shame, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical, collaborative way, focusing on clear goals and coping steps you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Shelly has three years of experience as an LCSW practicing in Oklahoma.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma and practices out of that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.