Shelly Mentus, LMHC

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Compassionate therapist helping people rewrite their stories

Details

Name	Shelly Mentus
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	15

About Shelly

Shelly Mentus is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship or parenting challenges. Shelly aims to create a calm, compassionate space where people can start to feel more steady and in control.

She draws on several approaches to meet individual needs, including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Background and approach

That mix lets her use practical tools and also pay attention to the stories people tell about themselves. Sessions emphasize clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and small changes that build confidence over time. Shelly brings a straightforward and warm style to sessions.

She listens first, then helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try concrete alternatives. For relationship concerns she focuses on trust, communication, and emotional connection so partners can solve problems together. People come to her for help with addictions, intimacy issues, anger, parenting strain, career uncertainty, and identity questions including LGBT concerns.

She also supports those dealing with trauma, family of origin issues, codependency, and caregiver stress. Her work includes addressing body image, abandonment wounds, and feelings of emptiness. Outside of her practice she enjoys travel, movies, and bowling with family and friends.

Shelly invites people to begin where they are and to work toward clearer goals and healthier day-to-day routines.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Addictions, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues among the things Shelly works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Shelly among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shelly among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shelly among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Shelly among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Shelly among the ways she works.
Gottman Method: Listed by Shelly among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Shelly among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Shelly among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shelly among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shelly directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shelly directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative work and evidence-based tools translate to online therapy

Many clients benefit from Narrative Therapy, which looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps them separate from limiting labels. That approach can ease feelings like shame, emptiness, or stuck patterns by creating space for new meanings and choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting controlled by them and then act in line with their values; it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like depression or worry.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shelly will talk with each person about goals, values, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as work progresses. Clients often try more than one tool so they can see what helps in day-to-day life.

Online formats offer flexibility and different ways to engage in therapy. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send thoughts between sessions and get support in real time or asynchronously. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep consistent momentum toward goals.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns can Shelly help with?

Shelly works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, grief, and career or life-purpose questions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and direct. She listens, helps people notice patterns, and uses practical steps alongside conversations about personal stories and meaning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples on issues such as domestic violence aftermath, trauma, and relationship repair.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

Shelly holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

She provides 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 therapy with her?

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