Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
How Shell works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shell
Shell Freeman is a Licensed Master Social Worker with nine years of clinical experience in Michigan. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship struggles. She also supports those navigating LGBT concerns, parenting pressures, grief, and trauma.
Her style is direct and warm. Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then works with each person to set simple, practical goals they can try between meetings.
Shell uses a mix of approaches to match client needs.
Background and approach
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new actions. She uses dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. She also brings client-centered and acceptance-based methods to build self-compassion and clear values.
In therapy she focuses on small, achievable changes. That might mean practicing a new communication skill, tracking mood and behavior, or using grounding tools when stress spikes. For anger concerns she helps people notice triggers, test different responses, and plan safer ways to express feelings.
People who prefer practical strategies with empathic support tend to fit well. Shell welcomes adults from varied backgrounds and will work with each person to shape a plan that fits their life and goals.
What Shell works with
Everything Shell lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shell's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Shell lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values even when feelings are hard. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then try methods that suit those needs. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a good shorter check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or support between longer appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other life demands.
Questions people ask about Shell
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, LGBT matters, parenting and other life challenges listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is genuine and interactive, focusing on collaboration, practical skills, and building self-compassion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience providing mental health support in Michigan.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW, specifically a Michigan LMSW, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients as noted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.