Shelly Proper, Therapist, PA | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(56 reviews)

MA, LPC, NCC Shelly Proper

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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

More about me

Licensing: MA, LPC, NCC Years in Practice: 17 State: Pennsylvania

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and board certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. I have worked in both private practice and at local agencies, as well as in the school system and in higher education. I have over 17 years of clinical experience with various populations with a wide variety of concerns, ranging from psychiatric conditions, addictions, physical trauma, emotional trauma, grief/loss/end of life, as well as menopause, healthy aging, career and life coaching. I have many years beyond working in the mental health setting in other capacities. I have a post master's certificate to teach psychology and have worked intensively with educational planning.

My counseling style is warm, empathetic and interactive. I believe that the most productive therapy happens when clients are encouraged to be the experts of their own lives and that the goals of therapy are to help them find the options, skills and perspectives that can empower them to make changes to live a healthier and happier life. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy in my practice and emphasize maintaining appropriate boundaries within the therapeutic alliance.

I see clients who are 25 and older.

I look forward to working with you!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online 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.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Sleeping disorders Depression Compassion fatigue Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Shelly has been very helpful and providing advice for overcoming my anxiety and past traumas. She is very understanding and easy to talk to and I would strongly recommend her services to anyone looking for help or support.

I first saw Shelly's profile and what resonated with me was that her bio specified Compassion fatigue , something I had not seen before. I am coming off a very stressful year of being a caretaker .Our first session Shelly reassured me that what I was feeling was a normal response to my trauma. She is compassionate and validates my feelings.

Shelly is a fantastic therapist. I'm going through an extremely difficult time and I feel better after each session. She truly listens and I feel reassured that if I truly need to reach her, she'd make the time, which is tremendously appreciated. She reminds me to stay positive and encourages me to remember important mantras to get through every day. I wish I found her and Betterhelp years ago, better late than never, as they say.

Shelly is very helpful, she listens and uses her experiences to help you understand some things going on with yourself. Always on time and very thoughtfull.

Shelly is always willing to work with my schedule. She is very understanding and a good listener. She offers different perspectives and insights on issues that I bring up in my therapy. She has really helped me overcome difficult things in my life.

I am so glad that I paired with Shelly! She is kind and warm in nature, listens attentively, but what I love most about her is that she gives me science about why I might be feeling the way I am. It makes everything a lot less overwhelming or scary. She has given me a few very practical "nuggets" of information or advice that I'm able to easily implement and have made a positive impact. I'm thankful to have her in my corner.

She is very personable and listens and has helped me tremendously

Shelly is wonderful. I find her easy to open up to and a fantastic listener. I would recommend her to anyone.

I've been working with Mrs Proper for a while no and I've experienced a lot of growth in myself and in my personal relationships. she is a wealth of experience and I'm glad to have her!

She is down to earth listens and responds provides immediate feedback

Shelly is wonderful. She has such a light and joy about her that makes her very easy to talk to. She respects me and really tries to understand my needs and is very flexible. I highly recommend her.

I am very pleased with my experience thus far. Thanks.

Shelly has been a wonderful support person to me through my busy life. She helps put things in perspective for me, listens to my needs, and builds me up when I need it. I appreciate her.

To be short. Shelly is patient, knowledgeable, and extremely understanding when giving her professional advice. I am going to refer her to family and friends.

Shelly is simply the best. She helped me tackle issues in my life that we’re getting in the way and made a difference in our very first session. I’ve gotten so much out of therapy with her and I’m making positive changes in how I approach parenting and work challenges. Also love the convenience of scheduling online!

I love talking with Shelly. She is so personable and comfortable, my sessions feel like I’m catching up with my big sister. She is great at pulling from her own experiences to share and relate to what I’m going through and leaves me with thoughtful points and questions to consider for our next session.

The couple times ive had session with Shelly, Ive been given ideas and goals to consider. She has given my mind a path to follow and I just pick up where she laid the foundation. She is a very good listener and has a kind personality.

Shelly is a great therapist. She has really looked at my goals and objectives in life. And been very supportive to try and work out plans to achieve these goals. She has been flexible when scheduling changes on my end. I would recommend her to anyone you going through any I would recommend her to anyone you going through any. Types of stresses in li typos, stresses and life.

Always listens and is empathetic to what I am going through. I couldn’t imagine a better therapist

Highly recommend Shelly, made me feel so comfortable from our very first meeting.

She is great

Shelly is wonderful. She has made a huge difference in my life. She truly listens and cares and offers terrific advice in a gentle way that leaves space for you to figure things out on your own. She is like a true guiding light in the storm of life.

Shelly really helps me feel less alone and heard. Sometimes I feel like I'm going crazy but she helps me realize that everyone needs help and that doesn't mean I'm crazy. She has been such a help!

Shelly has been a great source of help to me during a difficult time in my life. Her expertise and willingness to share her own personal experiences with similar struggles help me trust in her and the process.

Shelly has been a beacon of light and has helped me through some difficult challenges.

Shelly has a vast amount of expertise that has helped me see the bigger picture of self care through separation and teo job changes. I highly recommend her for these areas as well as working through bigger life planning for the future.

Shelly is an incredible therapist and I feel so lucky to have found her.

Shelly was my first Better Help therapy and massively helped me breakthrough. She's fabulous!

Shelly has been so helpful. She provides professional insight on how to help you through your struggles and challenges. She is very personable and cares about all aspects of your life. Shelly is welcoming, kind, patient, empathetic, and supportive. Not enough words can describe how much Shelly has made a positive impact on my life.

Working with Shelly was a breath of fresh air after working with therapists that weren’t particularly engaged with my issues and never offered advice one way or another. Shelly helped me identify my ADHD and work through serious family issues to create a more healthy life. I’m upset to be loosing Shelly because I’m moving to a new state where she isn’t licensed to practice.

Shelly helped me to process past trauma and guided me to leading a much happier life. I’m incredibly thankful for our sessions and encourage others to reach out to her.

Shelly is a wonderful therapist. She is insightful and genuine. She is calm but direct, authentic and I feel safe opening up to her. She's made a big difference in my life and healing. Thank you Shelly.

As I dealt with some marital issues Shelly gave me great guidance, perspective, and understanding. Her demeanor is warm and inviting which I think is vital for a therapist. I highly recommend her.

I LOVE HER!!!

Shelly is caring, professional and always provides solid guidance. She helps me to keep things in perspective.

Outstanding.

Shelly is the best counselor one can get. She really helped me to get through my hard times

Feeling better after initial meeting

Shelly is a very good listener, challenger and supporter. She makes therapy comfortable and provides effective guidance.

I have learned a lot about myself and how to deal with issues in my life ..I'm grateful to have my therapist.

She gave very practical advice which was helpful throughout the week. I really appreciate all her help and insight!

Caring and respectful to my feelings

Great therapist, and I've tried a few different ones before! I think I've finally found a therapist I'm satisfied with, and one that offers her expertise in a way I've been looking for!

LOVE HER SO MUCH

Shelly is welcome, interested, warm, and supportive. My best experience working with a therapist in eleven years.

Shelly is super sweet and just truly listens, she provides a safe space where I feel comfortable to talk about anything which I really appreciate!

Shelly has been a wonderful support system in the months that we've been working together. She offered many suggestions on how to work through the different things that I've been going through and I'm so thankful for our parnership.

She is amazing and very thoughtful and compassionate. I always look forward to talking to her every week. Easily the best that I’ve had on this site.

Shelly is just terrific to work with - so warm and easy to talk to - and she has made some very direct and helpful suggestions for me. I did not know how on line therapy would go but she changed my mind entirely about it and has helped me tremendously.

Shelly is an awesome therapist. She is kind, funny and non-judgmental. She validates my experiences and always has helpful suggestions. I look forward to our sessions and believe she will be able to help me with to improve my life.

Shelly Proper is a woman with a heart of gold , who listens very intently and responds without pregidous. She has words of great knowledge and gives them with powerful reasoning..

Shelly has been incredibly helpful and is a lovely person. I can honestly say my life has significantly improved thanks to her support and guidance. Highly recommend!

Shelly is INCREDIBLE! I knew from the jump we'd have a great relationship. Thoughtful, honest, attentive, keeps it simple and a great balance of listener vs. action based...just what I need. I look forward to my sessions every week!

Talking with Dr. Proper has been wonderful. I feel so listened to, and her insights have really helped me start to heal from some past trauma and grow as a person. I'd recommend her a thousand times over.

I’m really enjoying working with her! She’s someone who listens and genuinely tries her best to understand what I’m dealing with and has great recommendations for me.

Shelly’s awesome

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