Shantelle Wells, LCPC, LPC

Shantelle Wells is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anger, and career-related strain. Her approach aims to help people regain steady footing when life feels overwhelming.

Shantelle draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with attachment-based and client-centered methods to shape practical steps in sessions. She uses straightforward conversation and goal-oriented work to identify unhelpful patterns and develop healthier responses. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what each person is ready for.

With 18 years of experience, she brings a seasoned, down-to-earth style to therapy. She emphasizes meeting people where they are and supporting them through change rather than pushing a fixed agenda. People can expect an open, nonjudgmental space to talk through painful experiences and daily struggles.

Shantelle pays attention to relational themes like abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and attachment issues. She also helps with life transitions such as divorce and separation, career shifts, and coping after trauma or loss. Her work often focuses on rebuilding hope, improving communication, and restoring a sense of self.

Sessions center on practical tools and small steps that add up over time. Shantelle helps clients practice new skills between meetings and track progress. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and more effective ways to handle life's challenges.

How these approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can clarify their feelings and choices; this can help with isolation, low self-esteem, and relationship questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and shift unhelpful behaviors.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process with room to adjust as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can work for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or times when shorter contact fits a busy day. These options make it easier to keep momentum and fit therapy into everyday life.