- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family of origin work
About Shelley
Shelley Duncan is an LCP - Licensed Clinical Professional in Kansas with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, career strain, and life changes. Shelley also addresses grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue.
Shelley uses straightforward conversation to clarify what is happening now and what patterns from the past keep repeating. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and then helps people try practical alternatives. Sessions focus on concrete steps clients can practice between meetings.
Many people come to Shelley because issues that began in their family of origin still affect their adult relationships and choices. She talks through how attachment, abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, and communication problems show up today. Work may include looking at boundaries, decision-making, and how to manage emotional reactions.
Shelley also supports people facing adoption and foster care questions, caregiver strain, body image, codependency, and commitment concerns. She pays attention to how practical life demands - work, caregiving, and aging issues - interact with emotional health.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Clients can expect a clear plan, homework when helpful, and adjustments as needs change. People who want a pragmatic approach to changing patterns and improving how they handle relationships and daily stress often choose her.
How CBT translates to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing day-to-day behaviors. In practice that means tracking patterns, testing new behaviors, and using simple exercises between sessions to build different habits. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.Shelley also emphasizes clear, practical goals. Together the therapist and client review what matters most, try an approach, and adjust it based on what works. Deciding which techniques to use is a collaborative process guided by the client's needs and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats she offers before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into a busy life - it can be easier to schedule a shorter check-in during a workday, avoid travel time, or join from a quieter setting. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt CBT tools for remote use, including homework, thought records, and brief behavioral experiments that can be done between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, career issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, depression, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses conversational, goal-focused work that emphasizes practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a main approach she applies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Shelley has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCP - Licensed Clinical Professional in Kansas and practices under that credential within the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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