Shelly Proper, LPC

Shelly Proper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania and is board certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors, a national credential that recognizes professional standards in counseling. She brings 17 years of clinical experience across private practice, local agencies, the school system, and higher education, working with diverse populations and a broad range of concerns.

Her background includes work with psychiatric conditions, addictions, physical and emotional trauma, grief and end-of-life issues, menopause and healthy aging, and career and life coaching. She also holds a post-master's certificate to teach psychology and has extensive experience with educational planning.

Shelly’s counseling approach is warm, empathetic, and interactive. She views clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses therapy on helping people identify options, develop skills, and shift perspectives that support healthier, more fulfilling living. Her practice draws on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, and she emphasizes clear boundaries within the therapeutic relationship.

She works with adults aged 25 and older and applies her combined clinical and educational experience to support practical, meaningful change. She looks forward to working with those seeking thoughtful, skilled guidance toward their goals.