Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Shelley Adkins, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 1957
- NPI
- 1295098309
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
These details come from information Shelley supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Shelley
Shelley Adkins is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, and career or life changes.
Shelley focuses on practical skills and clear steps people can use right away. Sessions often include talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practicing new ways to respond in daily life. She also addresses compassion fatigue and caregiver stress that come with long-term responsibilities.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize what each person wants to change. Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Mindfulness strategies are introduced for managing intense feelings and physical stress.
Shelley also uses narrative and trauma-focused approaches when people need to make sense of painful events and rebuild a life story that feels manageable. She commonly helps people improve communication, set boundaries, and make practical plans for next steps. Her background includes long-term work with adults experiencing chronic illness, aging concerns, and challenges tied to caregiving.
People meet Shelley when they need steady, experienced support for real-world problems. She combines years of clinical experience with straightforward tools aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and coping. Sessions are conducted in English and based in Kentucky.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what the person brings to the session. In online meetings this means the therapist listens to priorities, reflects what matters most, and helps set practical goals that can be worked on between appointments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online CBT sessions use simple exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Narrative and trauma-focused ideas help people make sense of painful experiences and change the stories that keep them stuck. In remote sessions these approaches often use guided conversation, memory work at a manageable pace, and planning to reduce triggers in daily life. The therapist will discuss which methods feel most helpful and adjust the approach as work progresses; figuring out the right fit is a collaborative process based on goals and comfort level.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also supports steady work on communication skills, coping strategies, and behavioral experiments that transfer to everyday routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shelley help with?
Shelley works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, career changes, compassion fatigue, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, client-centered approach. Sessions typically involve problem-focused conversation, skill practice, and strategies from CBT and mindfulness.
How long has she been practicing?
Shelley has 25 years of experience providing clinical social work services in a variety of adult-focused settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Kentucky.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers