Shenelle Hanley , LPC

Shenelle Hanley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with four years of clinical experience working with teenagers and adults. She holds an M.A. in Psychology from the University of Arizona Global Campus, formerly known as Ashford University, completed additional training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at South University, and earned a B.A. in Psychology from Ashford University. Shenelle applies training in client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing to help people navigate a range of concerns.

She supports individuals coping with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, depression, impulse control and anger management, and issues related to self-esteem and confidence. Her practice also addresses relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep problems, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, addictions, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and women's issues. Shenelle adapts her approach to each person’s circumstances, drawing on evidence-informed methods to create practical steps toward change.

In sessions she strives to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Shenelle frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower clients to move toward a more fulfilling and resilient life by identifying goals, strengthening coping strategies, and increasing self-awareness.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Shenelle Hanley

Shenelle draws on client-centered therapy to place the client's experience at the center of care, offering empathetic listening and support while helping people identify their own strengths and solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, another core approach she uses, focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore mixed feelings about change and to build internal motivation when someone is ready to take steps toward new goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shenelle works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time and encourages open conversation about what is or is not helpful so the plan can evolve together.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or limited mobility. Shenelle provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.