Therapist profile
Shelly Mentus, LMHC
LMHC in Florida - Relationships and Parenting
Continue with ShellyAbout
- Relationship communication
- Parenting stress support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Shelly
Shelly Mentus is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma, and addictions.
She sees people who are worn down by worry, grief, or repeated patterns that hurt relationships. Sessions focus on clear communication, managing strong emotions, and practical steps to reduce stress. Shelly also addresses intimacy concerns, family problems, caregiver strain, and the fallout from infidelity or abandonment.
Her approach blends straightforward therapy methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and ACT ideas to clarify values and take small steps toward them. She also draws on emotionally-focused work to look at attachment and connection in relationships.
Shelly describes herself as a Christian and integrates that perspective when it matters to the person she is working with. She aims to be nonjudgmental and respectful of different backgrounds while helping people set realistic goals and try new habits.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys travel, movies, bowling, and time with family and friends. Her style is practical and conversational, with attention to skills people can use between sessions. If someone wants to begin, the next step is to follow the online matching and scheduling process on the site.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people sort out what matters to them and take small, values-based steps even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change how someone feels. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in close relationships and the emotions that keep those patterns going. It can help with intimacy concerns and improving emotional connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelly will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it clearer when to use skills-focused work, values-based exercises, or emotionally focused conversations.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats here. Online sessions can be easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use skills learned in therapy in their everyday settings, which can make practice more realistic and convenient.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Shelly works with adults on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting difficulties, and related family issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical approaches including cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and emotionally focused techniques to improve communication and emotional regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, trauma, relationship challenges, and parenting concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
Shelly is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.