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Shellby Custer, LCSW

Pennsylvania LCSW for trauma and life transitions
  • Trauma recovery support
  • Depression and anxiety care
  • Life transition guidance

About Shellby Custer

Shellby Custer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with more than two decades of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. She brings a steady, compassionate approach to helping individuals move through difficult transitions and reconnect with their sense of worth and possibility.

Her work focuses on guiding people through depression, anxiety, and stress-related concerns, with particular attention to women’s issues, young adult experiences, and recovery from past trauma. She emphasizes building self-love, fostering personal growth, and developing resilient coping strategies that fit each person's life.

Shellby creates a space that honors each individual's unique journey, offering support to explore attachment issues, social anxiety, seasonal mood changes, and personal transformation. She is committed to helping people work through feelings of isolation, shame, and emptiness toward renewed connection and clearer self-understanding.

Drawing on extensive clinical experience, Shellby assists individuals in rebuilding self-esteem, processing complex emotional material, and clarifying life purpose with empathy and professional guidance.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shellby Custer have?

Shellby Custer has 23 years of professional experience.

Is Shellby Custer a licensed therapist?

Yes. Shellby Custer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: PA LCSW CW018289.

In which languages does Shellby Custer provide therapy?

Shellby Custer provides therapy in English.

Where is Shellby Custer located?

Shellby Custer is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Shellby Custer as my therapist?

You can work with Shellby Custer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shellby Custer work with international clients?

Shellby Custer does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shellby Custer cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether working with a therapist remotely can lead to meaningful change. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life transitions - online therapy can be similarly effective to traditional in-person sessions for addressing symptoms and building coping skills.

One of the main benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a licensed professional in the way that feels most comfortable - by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals offer a range of approaches and you can seek a different therapist at any time if you’d like a different fit. For many people, remote therapy provides practical access to ongoing support and tools for growth without sacrificing the core elements of therapeutic work.

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