Shelley Adkins, LCSW
- Trauma and abuse support
- Anxiety and depression care
- Caregiver and aging issues
About Shelley Adkins
Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, from workplace stress and midlife transitions to caregiver burnout and chronic health challenges. Shelley works with individuals coping with social anxiety, processing past trauma, and seeking deeper self-understanding or a renewed sense of purpose. She emphasizes practical coping strategies, clearer communication skills, and the development of resilience.
With extensive experience in women’s issues, veteran support, and young adult challenges, Shelley helps people navigate complex emotional landscapes and family dynamics. She aims to walk alongside clients as they rebuild strengths, clarify goals, and pursue meaningful change, offering steady clinical guidance that supports healing and personal transformation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shelley Adkins have?
Shelley Adkins has 25 years of experience providing therapy and clinical support in Kentucky.
Is Shelley Adkins a licensed therapist?
Yes. Shelley Adkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: KY LCSW 1957.
In which languages does Shelley Adkins provide therapy?
Shelley Adkins provides therapy in English.
Where is Shelley Adkins located?
Shelley Adkins is located in Kentucky.
How can I work with Shelley Adkins as my therapist?
Clients can work with Shelley Adkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shelley Adkins work with international clients?
Shelley Adkins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shelley Adkins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Shelley Adkins
Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual's own goals and experiences, offering empathy and nonjudgmental support so clients can explore their values and make changes at their own pace - this approach can be particularly helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress by changing unhelpful thinking patterns and building coping skills.
Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in a way that reduces their ongoing impact, supporting recovery from abuse, traumatic events, and complex trauma responses.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shelley Adkins works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so therapy remains responsive and effective.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from home or during a busy day. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support while accommodating work, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limitations, or geographic distance.