Very compassionate and offers a practical viewpoint to my concerns
Shirley Currier, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Shirley 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 Shirley. View 28 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas and Texas
Recent reviews
Shirley is hands down the best therapist I've ever hand. She truly understands childhood trauma and development and how we get to be the way we are in adulthood. Since she understands that, she knows how to help us. I've seen a lot of therapists over my years, and now I'm really getting to the source of things with Shirley.
More about Shirley
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LPC, LMFT
I became interested in counseling through my own recovery from addiction. Thirty -four years ago, with seven years in my own recovery, I became a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I worked in the office of a psychiatrist as a counselor for his patients with addictions. I soon realized that in many cases the addiction and abuse of substances was a symptom of other mental and psychological problems. So in 2000 I went back to school for a Masters in Clinical Psychology.
I have worked in physician's offices, non profit agencies, day treatment programs, and with the courts in Harris County in diversion programs with offenders. I am experienced in many approaches, cognitive-behavioral, psycho-dynamic, solution focused and trauma recovery. I view my clients as experts about their problem based struggles and simply offer my experience and knowledge in working to find a path to recovery together. I am accepting of different life-style choices and a liberal thinker.
If you are ready to begin your journey, I would be honored to accompany you.
Specialties
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Infidelity
Jealousy
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Phobias
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Shirley Currier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114098944.
- LPC · Texas · 20009 · Expires November 2025
- LMFT · Texas · 200958 · Expires November 2025
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 Shirley Currier
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Very compassionate and offers a practical viewpoint to my concerns
Shirley is hands down the best therapist I've ever hand. She truly understands childhood trauma and development and how we get to be the way we are in adulthood. Since she understands that, she knows how to help us. I've seen a lot of therapists over my years, and now I'm really getting to the source of things with Shirley.
Shirley is a great listener. She also has good advice. I appreciate her as a person.
Shirley has been a tremendous help to me. She has helped more in the short time she has been counseling than in all the years of therapy I’ve had before.
Shirley has truly helped me out. I always enjoy speaking with her.
Shirley Currier is the first therapist I have been to. She has, by far, been more welcoming, kind, thoughtful, and caring than I could have ever hoped for. I know I am being heard and her advice has been very impactful. She listens and understands the decisions I have been making and is guiding me towards a healthier emotional well being. She has provided me with outside local resources, and sends me research to help me understand some of my personal struggles. I highly recommend her and appreciate her help.
Shirley made me feel comfortable right away and has helped me discover new things about myself.
Shirley is a great listener and really empathic. She has helped me in so many ways. I’m happy I’ve found her.
Shirley has been extremely helpful shedding light on issues that I’ve struggled with for many years and with other therapists. She has also given me the space and comfort level to open up about tough subjects. I’m very grateful for having the opportunity to work with her.
Great listener. Thank you for being a huge support to my mental health.
Shirley is wonderful! She helped me work through some pretty tough issues with my marital struggles and helped me deal with my grief when my Dad passed. I am so grateful for Shirley
My Counselor actually surprised me! I had never had a Counselor do a face to face virtual appointment. Shirley does a great job at discerning the actual high points of where I was coming from. I think she would be a great Counselor for most folks. I really love how she zeroed in on issues in me that I really didn’t see myself.
She is great all around she listens to my issues and offers guidance and advice without it coming across as condescending or disrespectful. She is here for me in the best ways and once I'm fully open to applying all the advice she gives me I truly feel like I'll be in a better place mental and physical.
Thank you Shirley for not only listening to me every week, but for also shedding light on situations that are hard for me to navigate. I appreciate having you to talk through my issues with.
Shirley has been incredibly helpful in my growth process. She’s helped me find my confidence so I can overcome the hard moments in life.
She is very attentive and listens to my concerns or issues; I find her advices very helpful and she offers different perspectives on out to resolve issues.
Shirley listens, and then has actual feedback and strategies for me . I appreciate her ideas and suggestions.
Thank you.
Shirley is very intuitive, and I felt like I was talking with a peer.
Shirley has been wonderful and very helpful so far. She has pushed me to work on my trauma and while it’s been hard, it has also been cathartic.
She listens and understands
Shirley is listens well, and is very clear in her communication with me. She has given me some tips to try which I appreciate and have helped me. I am greatly enjoying working with her.
Shirley is an amazing listener and is able to help me to reflect my thoughts. She is supportive and is a wonderful therapist.
Very nice person. I appreciate her insight. Has been helpful this far and I am benefitting from her expertise.
Very attentive, great exercises
Such a wise and understanding person with great ideas for my self care.
She is great, the app just makes me procrastinate therapy due to my phone not supporting all sources.
Shirley is awesome
Frequently asked questions
Does Shirley Currier offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Shirley Currier 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 Shirley Currier speak?
Shirley Currier speaks English.
How many years of experience does Shirley Currier have?
Shirley Currier has 8 years of experience.
Where is Shirley Currier licensed to practice?
Shirley Currier is licensed to practice in Texas and Texas.
Does Shirley Currier accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Shirley Currier 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 Shirley Currier offer?
Shirley Currier offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Shirley Currier?
Shirley Currier 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 Shirley Currier?
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