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Shelly Allen, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Shelly is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Shelly. View 17 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Georgia

Recent reviews

I absolutely trust Shelly Allen. She is very comforting and non judgmental. She is truly helping me on my new path to a better me. I would definitely recommend her to my peers or to anybody. She's wonderful.

Reviewed Sep 2024

Shelly is so attentive and in tune to what is the deeper issues are. She helps me dig through the layers of why I feel the way I feel, or respond the way I do, then gives me tools that allow me to reframe what I’m feeling or doing. She has helped me so much!

Reviewed Aug 2024

More about Shelly

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I am licensed in Georgia with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Self esteem Depression Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Coping with life changes Coaching Abandonment Attachment issues Blended Family Issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Control issues Family Problems Forgiveness Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Panic disorder and panic attacks Prejudice and Discrimination Self-love Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Shelly Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013332204.

  • LMFT · Georgia · MFT002019 · Expires September 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 Shelly Allen

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

Overall rating:

5.0

17 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Understanding Helped Helpful Professional Recommend Amazing Attentive Comfortable Guidance

I absolutely trust Shelly Allen. She is very comforting and non judgmental. She is truly helping me on my new path to a better me. I would definitely recommend her to my peers or to anybody. She's wonderful.

Reviewed Sep 2024

Shelly is so attentive and in tune to what is the deeper issues are. She helps me dig through the layers of why I feel the way I feel, or respond the way I do, then gives me tools that allow me to reframe what I’m feeling or doing. She has helped me so much!

Reviewed Aug 2024

I have only had one session with Shelly Allen but already I am understanding more about myself and developing tools to help me. I felt comforavle andheard throughout the sessions. I have learned things about myself I have never realized before. Would recommend 10/10

Reviewed Jun 2024

I've only had two sessions so far but in that time I have felt heard and respected. I feel this was a good match.

Reviewed March 2024

Understanding and great experience with her

Reviewed March 2024

Best therapist I’ve ever had.

Reviewed January 2024

She’s amazing and I’ve recommended Better Help more than I can count now!

Reviewed January 2024

Ms. Allen is very professional and spend the time to listen and respond in a nonjudgmental way. Ms. Allen has helped the communication in my marriage to advance from a 1 to a 8 on a 10 point scale within our first three sessions. Thank you very much for your guidance.

Reviewed January 2024

Shelly is great!

Reviewed Oct 2023

Every time I meet with Shelly I feel so much better.

Reviewed Sep 2023

Shelly was great. I appreciate her professionalism

Reviewed Aug 2023

Love her, she listens and makes me feel very comfortable to open up about how I’m really feeling. Looking forward to many more sessions with her. Thanks Shelly

Reviewed Jul 2023

Shelly understood my situation within a few minutes. She allowed me to open up when I did not know I could. Everyone should have a Shelly available to talk to.

Reviewed May 2023

It’s only been a few short weeks that I’ve been seeing Shelly but I have worked with 3-4 therapists in the past few years. Shelly is exceptionally adept and knowledgeable I am excited to work with her more over time.

Reviewed May 2023

She has been so very helpful for me and directed me with the proper direction to be enlightened about myself

Reviewed Apr 2023

Shelly took the time to listen to me and never made me feel like I was excessively emotional or a bother. I really like her approach and the help she's given me

Reviewed Apr 2023

She has been very helpful on my journey of healing and understanding. She is definitely a professional! I never took therapy before now and I was shocked at how much we were able to accomplish in 4 weeks! There’s so much more to say but she’s highly recommended for me.

Reviewed Apr 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shelly Allen offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Shelly Allen 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 Shelly Allen speak?

Shelly Allen speaks English.

How many years of experience does Shelly Allen have?

Shelly Allen has 8 years of experience.

Where is Shelly Allen licensed to practice?

Shelly Allen is licensed to practice in Georgia.

Does Shelly Allen accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Shelly Allen 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 Shelly Allen offer?

Shelly Allen offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Shelly Allen?

Shelly Allen 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 Shelly Allen?

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.