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Shell Freeman, LMSW

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, LGBT, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Shell

Shell Freeman is an LMSW practicing in Michigan who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work with people facing a wide array of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

She has supported clients through depression, anxiety, bipolar and mood disorders, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and intimacy-related issues, and relationship and parenting struggles. Her background also includes helping clients navigate gender dysphoria and the LGBTQ coming out process, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and impulse-related difficulties.

Her style is described as genuine and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She tailors treatment plans to each person and combines approaches such as Internal Family Systems, acceptance and commitment methods, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior strategies to address symptoms and build coping skills.

Shell emphasizes collaborative work where client goals guide the therapy process and practical strategies are developed together. Those seeking help can expect a therapist who aims to empower clients while offering both acceptance and structured tools for change.

She frames the therapeutic journey as a shared effort toward a more sustainable and meaningful life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access



Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as made up of distinct parts and emphasizes compassionate internal dialogue to heal wounded or protective parts; it can be useful for trauma, self-criticism, and complicated internal conflicts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on building psychological flexibility by clarifying values, developing acceptance of difficult experiences, and committing to meaningful action, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, offering empathic listening and validation to foster self-exploration and personal growth, often supporting relationship, identity, and esteem work.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to determine which methods and strategies align with individual needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexible options for engaging in this work from different settings and schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different modes of interaction, and fit sessions into busy lives while accessing licensed professionals and therapeutic guidance.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career challenges, and eating or self-esteem problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Their style is genuine and interactive, combining compassionate listening with practical strategies drawn from several evidence-informed approaches to help clients meet their goals.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of experience working as a mental health therapist with clients who present a wide variety of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW with licence details MI LMSW 6801107854 and provides services based in Michigan.
Does she work with non-English or international clients?
She practices in English and is available to accept international clients in addition to those in her region.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English