Shantelle Wells , LCPC, LPC

Shantelle Wells is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Missouri and Kansas with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She approaches therapy with warmth and practical support, helping people navigate life's challenges while encouraging growth through moments of discomfort. Wells emphasizes that meaningful change often begins outside familiar comfort zones and works alongside clients to build resilience and clearer direction.

Her practice is grounded in creating a space where clients can express vulnerability without judgment and explore difficult emotions at their own pace. As a counselor holding LCPC and LPC credentials, she is licensed to provide professional mental health care in both states. These credentials indicate formal training and state licensure as a professional counselor.

Wells meets clients where they are and partners with them to restore balance and hope. She focuses on helping individuals piece their lives back together step by step, whether that means reducing anxiety, improving relationships, addressing grief or trauma, or finding renewed purpose. Her style blends empathy with practical tools so clients can move toward greater peace, joy, and self-understanding.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shantelle Wells uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work in ways that match each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships and emotional patterns - it can be helpful for people struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, or relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can explore goals at their own pace - this approach often supports self-esteem, life transitions, and coping with grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and will adapt strategies as progress is made. This partnership helps ensure therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Wells is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care, and incorporate therapy into busy lives, while allowing licensed professionals to tailor sessions to the client's needs.