Shantelle Wells , LCPC, LPC

Shantelle Wells is a licensed counselor with 18 years of experience helping adults and families navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She brings a warm, patient presence to sessions and focuses on meeting clients where they are while supporting them through difficult changes. Shantelle believes meaningful change often begins when people learn to tolerate discomfort and try new ways of being, and she works collaboratively to help clients take those first steps.

Her approach emphasizes vulnerability and honest self-reflection, offering a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their deepest concerns and begin to rebuild hope and balance. Shantelle holds the credentials LCPC and LPC, which indicate state-issued licenses to practice professional counseling. She draws on evidence-informed methods to address issues such as attachment and codependency, parenting and family problems, depression, panic and post-traumatic stress, and workplace or career stress.

Clients can expect a supportive therapeutic relationship aimed at restoring peace, joy, and a clearer sense of purpose. Shantelle frames therapy as a step-by-step process of putting life back together - one piece at a time - with attention to each person’s goals, strengths, and lived experience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Shantelle Wells uses a blend of practical, relationship-focused methods to help clients cope with stress, trauma, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and adult relationships shape emotional patterns and helps clients form healthier connections and repair trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own goals - the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-compassion. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and respond differently to triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shantelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. The relationship between therapist and client guides those choices and informs a practical plan for change.

Online therapy with Shantelle can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who prefer remote support. These options make it easier to maintain continuity in care while accessing licensed professionals from different locations, and they support consistent work on goals between sessions.