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Shenelle Hanley

Shenelle Hanley

LPC

Therapist · South Carolina · 4+ years of experience

Supportive counselor for managing strong emotions

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  • Direct practical help
  • Focus on goals
  • Warm nonjudgmental care

About Shenelle

Shenelle Hanley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology and has four years of professional experience supporting people through emotional challenges. Shenelle focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier and more in control. She helps with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, depression, anger and impulse control, and issues with self-esteem and confidence. Shenelle also addresses trauma, addictions, relationship strain, sleep problems, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include communication problems, codependency, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues. Her style is warm and direct. Sessions aim to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings without judgment. Shenelle encourages clients to set clear goals and try small, manageable changes between meetings. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s priorities and build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck and want to find reasons to change. Shenelle has experience working with teenagers and adults. She invites people to explore what matters most to them and to practice new skills at a comfortable pace. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the platform’s start process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceImpulsivityLife purposeMulticultural concernsParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

How Shenelle’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist shows empathy and creates space for people to name what matters and set their own goals. This approach often helps with building trust and feeling understood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, practical changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or anger. Sessions include clear steps and exercises to practice between meetings.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore mixed feelings about change. The therapist asks questions that help people find their own reasons to try something different, which can be useful for addictions, impulsivity, or making life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shenelle will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a team effort where adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy routine and reducing travel time. Because specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm the available options before booking. A clear plan and consistent meeting times help therapy fit into everyday life and make it easier to practice new skills between sessions.

At a glance

Listed location
South Carolina
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (South Carolina)
LPC · No. 8634
NPI
1619682606

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shenelle commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger and impulse control, and self-esteem issues, among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is warm and direct, with an emphasis on talking openly and setting practical goals to make small changes between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology and has four years of professional experience supporting teenagers and adults.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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