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Shell Freeman, LMSW

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Shell

Shell Freeman is an LMSW practicing in Michigan with nine years of clinical experience supporting people facing a wide range of challenges.

Background and approach

She has worked with concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues, and also addresses relationship distress, career strain, and self-esteem struggles. Her background includes assisting clients through parenting difficulties and navigating LGBTQ coming-out experiences.

Her therapeutic stance is warm, interactive, and collaborative, emphasizing respect and sensitivity. Freeman draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and client-centered principles to tailor treatment plans to each person’s needs.

She aims to work alongside clients to identify meaningful goals and practical steps toward a life they value. Sessions are offered through a range of online formats, and she accepts international clients.

Freeman frames therapy as a process that requires courage and partnership, and she invites clients ready to make changes to begin with a straightforward intake and scheduling process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Freeman uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and mood regulation. She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy techniques to build skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with intense emotions or impulsivity. Acceptance and commitment therapy is another element of her work, focusing on values-driven action and mindful acceptance to increase psychological flexibility and support long-term goals.

Choosing the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine techniques from different models to create an individualized plan that feels practical and meaningful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase scheduling flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it possible to continue treatment from different locations and to select the communication style that fits a client's daily life and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and career or parenting challenges.
What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?
The practice emphasizes a genuine, interactive, and collaborative style that blends cognitive-behavioral strategies, dialectical behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, emotionally-focused work, and client-centered care to meet individual needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has nine years of experience working as a mental health therapist across a variety of presenting concerns and treatment settings.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
The therapist holds an LMSW with Michigan license number MI LMSW 6801107854 and practices in Michigan.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with this therapist?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people located outside the United States as well as within Michigan.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference and therapist availability.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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

What Shell can help with

Shell Freeman works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem.

Shell works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How Shell approaches therapy

Shell's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Shell is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan.