- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship work
- Addiction support
About Shelly
Shelly Mentus is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship challenges, and she also lists addictions, parenting, grief, and self-esteem among her concerns. Shelly supports individuals and couples who want clearer communication and stronger emotional connection.
Shelly draws on several practical therapy approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to look at thoughts and behaviors, and she incorporates acceptance-based ideas to help clients make purposeful choices even when feelings are difficult. She also uses emotionally focused work for relationship issues to improve connection and problem solving.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Shelly helps clients identify steps they can try between meetings and then reviews how those steps went. She pays attention to how people cope with stress, addiction, and losses, and she works to reduce isolation and increase healthy communication skills.
Her background includes long-term client work across a range of concerns such as trauma and domestic violence, depression, and substance issues. Over the years she has supported people dealing with abandonment, codependency, body image, forgiveness, and family of origin conflict. That experience informs how she approaches safety, trust, and rebuilding relationships.
Shelly also describes her Christian faith as part of her personal identity; she brings that perspective in ways clients find relevant when they ask. Outside of practice she enjoys travel, movies, bowling, and time with family and friends.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then pick actions that match their values. In an online setting this can translate into short behavioral experiments and values-based homework to try between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing them with real life tasks, which often fits well with structured online conversations and follow-up practice. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on recognizing and reshaping emotional responses in relationships and can be used online to rehearse new ways of communicating with a partner or to process attachment feelings.Finding the right approach is part of Shelly's work with each client. She will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before choosing which techniques to use. That makes therapy a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused, scheduled time to practice skills. Some formats also let people choose shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that fits the clinician's allowed options, which can help with pacing and energy during a difficult period.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Shelly works with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, parenting issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT skills, and emotionally focused techniques to help people change patterns and improve relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with clients on a range of issues including trauma, depression, and substance concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
Shelly is a Florida LMHC and provides services from Florida.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost structure?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.