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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 26 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas and Texas

Recent reviews

Shirley is a great listener. She also has good advice. I appreciate her as a person.

Reviewed September 2024

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.

Reviewed August 2024

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 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 Shirley Currier

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

26 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Listens Helpful Wonderful Thank you Great listener Attentive Grateful Understands

Shirley is a great listener. She also has good advice. I appreciate her as a person.

Reviewed September 2024

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.

Reviewed August 2024

Shirley has truly helped me out. I always enjoy speaking with her.

Reviewed August 2024

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.

Reviewed May 2024

Shirley made me feel comfortable right away and has helped me discover new things about myself.

Reviewed April 2024

Shirley is a great listener and really empathic. She has helped me in so many ways. I’m happy I’ve found her.

Reviewed March 2024

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.

Reviewed January 2024

Great listener. Thank you for being a huge support to my mental health.

Reviewed January 2024

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

Reviewed December 2023

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.

Reviewed November 2023

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.

Reviewed July 2023

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.

Reviewed May 2023

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.

Reviewed May 2023

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.

Reviewed February 2023

Shirley listens, and then has actual feedback and strategies for me . I appreciate her ideas and suggestions.

Reviewed January 2023

Thank you.

Reviewed December 2022

Shirley is very intuitive, and I felt like I was talking with a peer.

Reviewed August 2022

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.

Reviewed August 2022

She listens and understands

Reviewed July 2022

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.

Reviewed June 2022

Shirley is an amazing listener and is able to help me to reflect my thoughts. She is supportive and is a wonderful therapist.

Reviewed June 2022

Very nice person. I appreciate her insight. Has been helpful this far and I am benefitting from her expertise.

Reviewed May 2022

Very attentive, great exercises

Reviewed May 2022

Such a wise and understanding person with great ideas for my self care.

Reviewed April 2022

She is great, the app just makes me procrastinate therapy due to my phone not supporting all sources.

Reviewed April 2022

Shirley is awesome

Reviewed April 2022

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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?

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.