Shenelle Hanley, LPC

Shenelle Hanley, LPC, practices in South Carolina and brings four years of professional experience to her counseling work. She earned a Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of Arizona Global Campus and completed additional clinical mental health counseling training at South University. Shenelle talks plainly and immediately about what matters to clients, offering steady support during stressful times.

She helps people manage stress and anxiety and cope with grief and loss. She also addresses depression, impulse control and anger, self-esteem, confidence, and addictions. Her experience includes work with teenagers and adults, and she aims to make sessions feel welcoming and nonjudgmental.

In sessions she focuses on what the person wants to change. She uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect, cognitive behavioral tools to identify thinking patterns, and motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. Conversations are practical and aimed at small steps that can fit into daily life.

Shenelle emphasizes collaboration. She and the client set goals together and adjust the approach based on progress and preferences. The work often includes skill practice between sessions to build better coping and problem-solving skills.

She speaks English and practices in South Carolina. The therapist notes that starting therapy takes courage and she supports each client’s pace and priorities.

How Shenelle’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps people say what matters, and supports them in choosing goals that feel right. This approach is useful when someone needs a calm space to talk and be heard.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Shenelle uses simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and practice different responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and impulse control.

Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses questions and reflection to strengthen a person's motivation and plan small, realistic steps forward. This method pairs well with goals around addictions and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shenelle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as priorities shift.

Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, they reduce travel time and can allow shorter check-ins during a work break. They also let people choose a setting and appointment time that match their schedule.