- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Idaho
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Shelby
Shelby Martini is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Idaho who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges. She uses a warm, compassionate approach and keeps sessions respectful and straightforward. Shelby avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to make conversations feel safe and practical for everyday life.
She leans on client-centered listening to understand each person's goals. Shelby also uses mindfulness practices to help people calm racing thoughts and regain focus.
Background and approach
For those affected by traumatic events, she uses trauma-focused methods to address painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life. Shelby has seven years of professional experience supporting people through major life changes, grief, relationship strain, career questions, and mood challenges. She works with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar conditions, addiction, and struggles with self-worth.
Her background includes hands-on clinical work in diverse settings in Idaho. Sessions are practical and tailored. Shelby helps clients set small, achievable steps and checks in on progress.
She prefers straightforward language and collaborative planning rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all solutions. People often choose Shelby when they want an empathetic listener who will help them develop coping tools and realistic strategies. She encourages steady progress and partners with clients to build routines that fit real life.
What Shelby works with
Everything Shelby lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shelby helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shelby lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online care
Client-centered therapy puts the person and their goals at the center. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients make choices that fit their lives. This approach is useful for people seeking clearer priorities and stronger coping habits.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept up by them. Practicing these skills can ease anxiety, improve focus, and make emotional moments easier to manage during parenting or work challenges.
Trauma-focused therapy works directly with memories and reactions linked to past harm. It aims to reduce the intensity of those reactions and to help people reclaim routines and relationships that trauma had disrupted.
Choosing the best approach is a team effort. Shelby will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on how things are going.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visuals for deeper connection, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low, live chat can suit brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between scheduled talks. These options make it easier to fit therapeutic work into busy family and work schedules.
Questions people ask about Shelby
What concerns does Shelby commonly address?
Shelby helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, relationship strain, and related mood or attention concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, respectful, and practical. She uses client-centered listening and tailors sessions to each person's needs.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a wide range of issues, including trauma, mood disorders, addiction concerns, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Idaho.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shelby?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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