- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Shirley
Shirley Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Kansas with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief. Shirley also supports those coping with parenting, anger, life changes, coaching needs, and ADHD.
Her background includes roles in education, vocational services, and mental health. That mix gives practical insight into work and life pressures. She uses straightforward conversation to help clients sort priorities and try new ways of handling stressful moments.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small steps. She draws on Client-Centered techniques to follow what the client notices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions, and Solution-Focused methods to build practical next steps. Expect a pace set by what the client can manage and concrete strategies to practice between meetings.
Shirley helps people plan for career moves, manage overwhelming feelings, and rebuild confidence after setbacks. She also addresses complex topics such as trauma, addiction, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns. Her work aims to make daily life more manageable, one practical change at a time.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her Kansas practice. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats before booking so they understand how meetings will be held.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the client, helping people describe problems and choose next steps. It can be useful for addressing feelings of isolation and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and low mood.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and building on what already works. It is useful when someone wants concrete goals and shorter-term progress. Shirley will work with each person to decide which approach or combination fits best, based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is a collaborative process and can change over time.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Mentioning preferred goals and practical constraints at the first appointment helps shape session length and focus so therapy fits everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationships, family problems, trauma, grief, parenting, anger, life changes, coaching, and ADHD.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and goal oriented. She combines listening with clear next steps clients can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of professional experience across education, vocational, and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Kansas and practices there.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.