Shelley M. Samuels (She/Her)
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #6947 (CA), TLHT #494 (FL)
Online in California, Florida
(Online Only)
Restarting your life? Feeling directionless or immobilized by life’s challenges? Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, isolated? Do you feel stuck in the past as you try to recover and learn from previous relationships? Are you concerned about a lack of motivation in your life? Or maybe you think you are powerless, too old, too young, too different, or low energy?
Scary emotions are often part of the process of change. As a compassionate, supportive, experienced, and trustworthy therapist and guide, I can help. I specialize in life transitions, whether you are leaving a long-term relationship, facing career changes, or the loss of a partner.
I offer a supportive sounding board as you invite change into your life such as:
• Trusting yourself in intimate relationships
• Identifying your right work
• Healing from old wounds
• Learning to put yourself first
Real courage is moving forward when the outcome is uncertain. First steps are hard, but change is possible. Let me help you navigate your journey!
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior
Demographic Expertise: Jewish, LGBTQ+, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
Education & Credentials
Shelley M. Samuels Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #6947 (CA), TLHT #494 (FL)
- Female
- License # 6947
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2010
Education: MS in clinical and career counseling
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 185
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I will consider sliding scale fees for clients with economic constraints who might be appropriate for my support.
- Out of Network
- CA Victim's Witness Program
Shelley M. Samuels Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California, Florida
- Online Therapy Details: Zoom
I value compassion, honesty, creativity, spiritual respect, gratitude, and inner nourishment in whatever forms they may take. I believe in possibility, channeling optimism, and fostering hope. I honor difference. We can always learn from the experiences of others. I believe that the natural world is a gift to us. We are guardians of nature, yet nature can help us; plants and animals can guide us to our inner truths. I believe that we are all artists and architects of our own identities and creativity is innate. I recognize that confronting one’s inner demons might be excruciatingly painful but can also be profoundly healing. I view work as an integral part of a person’s values. I believe we each have our own stories and need to share them to be heard. I think that therapy is neither magic nor science, but believe therapy has the potential to be magical and transformative.
My specialties include:
• Eco-therapy; including eco-walks (therapy outdoors)
• LGBTQQ issues, identity, and gender transitions
• Working through grief and loss
• Healing survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
• Positive aging
• Body image
• Building long-term relationships
• Working with chronic pain
• Life transitions, including career issues, and coaching