Shelly Huffman, LCPC, LMHC

Licensed in Washington · 23 years in practice

Shelly Huffman draws on 23 years of counseling experience to help people find a way forward during hard seasons.

License and registration

LMHC, Washington: LH60076692 · expires July 2026
LCPC, Kansas: LCPC 2698 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1841680410 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 23
Languages: English

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About Shelly

Shelly Huffman draws on 23 years of counseling experience to help people find a way forward during hard seasons. She practices as an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and works with adults in Washington. Her approach is calm, direct, and attuned to each person’s story.

Shelly listens for how problems started and how they show up today. She combines compassion with clear feedback so clients can see practical next steps.

Background and approach

Sessions are a place to name stuck patterns and begin small changes that add up. She commonly helps people dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and relationship strain. Shelly also supports those facing life transitions, questions about identity including LGBT concerns, and social anxiety or phobia.

She pays attention to related issues like guilt, isolation, communication difficulties, and searching for life purpose. In sessions she focuses on what is useful in the moment. Shelly asks direct questions about timing and triggers, then works with clients to build workable coping tools.

The goal is clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning, not quick fixes. People who prefer a compassionate but straightforward guide tend to do well with her. Shelly aims to collaborate on goals and to adjust the pace as therapy unfolds.

Her practice offers flexible session formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Many clients find practical, evidence-based techniques helpful for anxiety and trauma symptoms. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, then practicing new ways of responding to reduce anxiety and increase calm. Another approach emphasizes building coping skills and safety strategies after traumatic experiences so day-to-day life feels more manageable and predictable.

Choosing the right method is a shared process. Shelly will work collaboratively to learn about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest techniques that fit those needs. She adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so the work stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls allow a full face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in works better. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to connect between sessions or fit support into a tight schedule. Together these formats help people keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and daily demands.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Shelly address?

Shelly helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on LGBT concerns, social anxiety, communication problems, guilt and loneliness.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is compassionate and nurturing while also offering honest, straightforward feedback. She looks at how and when problems started and helps people make practical changes.

What is her professional background?

She has 23 years of experience as a counselor working with adults through a range of life challenges. Her work emphasizes listening to personal stories and supporting gradual transformation.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Washington. The profile lists KS LCPC and WA LMHC as credential details.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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