I love Kanika and how she listens and supports me. I feel she is gentle with me especially when I feel I’m not gentle with myself. She has helped me to grow in life and has helped me with my challenges. Would highly recommend her.
Kanika Shelly, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Kanika is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Kanika. View 5 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
She is very helpful and I am grateful for the help she is already providing
More about Kanika
- 9 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I am Kanika Shelly, a licensed therapist and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional. I use strength-based, trauma-focused family systems and holistic treatment methods as a pathway to healing. I am licensed in California with over ten years of experience working as an Associate and Therapist. Using Pain In the Heart (PITH), I have worked with people with various concerns, including depression, trauma resulting from abuse and neglect, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, family problems, and self-esteem. I have worked with Children, Teens, Young Adults, and Adults. I have spent most of my work dedicated to marginalized communities. I am passionate about families and have intensive training in family systems therapy. I work from a strength-based perspective and encourage one's ability to envision oneself as a perfect, whole, and complete being. I BELIEVE IN YOU!
My therapy style is warm and interactive with a sense of humor. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and empathy. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I like to call myself the integrationist, meaning my approach combines my primary modality, Pain In the Heart Theary (PITH), and I integrate other modalities in and as needed. Other Modalities that I have been trained in include: Trauma-Focused-Cognitive Behavioral(TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Multisystemic Therapy, and Family Therapy (Bowen and Structural). I am also a Certified Integrative Mental Health Profession in which I use nutrition as a guide and other natural healing methods to treat depression, anxiety, and trauma-related imbalances. I tailor my approach to meet your unique and specific needs. My goal is to integrate the whole self into the healing process so that you can awaken to "YOU." It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Paranoia
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Kanika Shelly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447661277.
- LMFT · California · 123786 · Expires December 2024
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 Kanika Shelly
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I love Kanika and how she listens and supports me. I feel she is gentle with me especially when I feel I’m not gentle with myself. She has helped me to grow in life and has helped me with my challenges. Would highly recommend her.
She is very helpful and I am grateful for the help she is already providing
Kanika is kind, wise and intelligent. She has helped me see things a bit differently and has provided good advice.
my counselor is attentive, interactive, and responds to any interactions I may need. I recommend Kanika to anyone battling the difficulties of life.
I was really surprised with how well Betterhelp matched me up with the perfect therapist. Kanika is incredibly warm, understanding, a great listener, and is incredibly skilled at noticing details about what/how I say things that helped me understand myself and the way I think.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kanika Shelly offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Kanika Shelly 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 Kanika Shelly speak?
Kanika Shelly speaks English.
How many years of experience does Kanika Shelly have?
Kanika Shelly has 9 years of experience.
Where is Kanika Shelly licensed to practice?
Kanika Shelly is licensed to practice in California.
Does Kanika Shelly accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Kanika Shelly 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 Kanika Shelly offer?
Kanika Shelly offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Kanika Shelly?
Kanika Shelly 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 Kanika Shelly?
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.