Shelly Sanders
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Shelly
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Idaho, with eight years of experience as a therapist and a total of approximately thirteen years in mental health settings, working with children, adolescents, and adults. Throughout my practice, I have addressed a diverse range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, communication challenges, parenting issues, anger management, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder in children.
My counseling approach is warm, interactive, and client-centered, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. I believe in treating all clients with respect, compassion, and understanding. My therapeutic modalities include play therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, choice theory, solution-focused strategies, and, when appropriate, bilateral stimulation and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Together, we will develop a treatment plan that is attainable, specific to your needs, and time-sensitive.
My primary goal is to provide the best possible support for my clients. I understand that seeking help is a courageous step, and I am here to provide the support and encouragement you need as you navigate the challenges in your life.
If you are ready to take this step, please know that I am here to assist you.
What Shelly helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Shelly works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She was wonderful”
- “Thank you for your patience and insight.”
- “I've only been on betterhelp and seen Shelly for a couple months, but the experience has already been transformative. She has helped me navigate some incredibly difficult life situations and transitions in those months and also learn how to proactively address negative behavioral patterns that lead to poor outcomes. I'm learning new skills and strategies that have deepened introspection and helped me develop a stronger sense of wellbeing, self-control and confidence as I continue to navigate some of my life's greatest challenges. I'm deeply grateful to have Shelly as my ally through this process. She and betterhelp are literally an answer to my prayers.”
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- “she is the family ive never had and allways wanted. just in 2 sessions my entire life has changed for the better positive”
- “She is excellent for me, she gets me and i need that, i am very free to talk to her and she responds quickly and efficiently”
- “Attentive and shares relevant materials to help outside our session”
- “Shelly has been wonderful. She is a great listener, very empathetic, and is great at providing resources for healing and growth. She has helped me a lot.”
- “I really do appreciate Shelly, she listened as well as giving good advice. I know that she has helped me get some of my issues a little better in control and her expertise in so many different field is just what I needed.”
- “Shelly is very comforting and easy to talk to. Very comforting to know she can understand issues and offer help in a very effective manner.”
- “So far Shelly has been extremely helpful. Offering real tactics to help me deal with certain issues. reaching out via text in between calls. i'm very impressed and appreciate her help.”
- “So far with the messaging we have done, I am happy with Shelly. I feel she reads thoroughly what I have written and am confident when we speak she will listen just as well. I already feel at ease opening up to her.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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