Shirley Currier, LPC, LMFT - Therapist in Texas

About Shirley

Shirley Currier offers support for people facing addiction, mood struggles, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, and other life stressors. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand each person's situation. Shirley is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT practicing in Texas.

She draws on nearly two decades of professional experience and her own recovery background to guide conversations toward practical steps. Shirley trained in clinical psychology and began working with people affected by substance use in psychiatric settings.

Background and approach

Over the years she has worked in physician offices, nonprofit programs, day treatment, and court diversion services. This varied background informs how she approaches difficult issues like trauma, process addictions, compulsive behaviors, and mood disorders. Her style blends direct, skills-based work with space for personal meaning.

Shirley uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and habits. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy and client-centered techniques to support values-based choices and stronger self-awareness. Sessions typically focus on clear goals and simple tools to manage stress, panic, or low mood.

Shirley emphasizes collaboration - the person in the room is the expert on their life, and she offers experience and options to try. Parents and people worried about relationships can expect straightforward guidance and a respectful, nonjudgmental tone. Shirley welcomes conversations about starting therapy and can explain how her approach would fit a particular situation.

She aims to help people build resilience, reduce painful symptoms, and take small steps toward the life they want.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that maintain distress. It works well for panic, phobias, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Shirley collaborates with each person to decide what fits. She listens to goals and past attempts, then suggests methods to try together, adjusting as progress is made. The choice of tools evolves with the work and the client's preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules. These options let people check in between sessions, use messaging for brief support, or meet by video when conversation is most helpful. For many, remote sessions make it easier to maintain regular work on goals and to incorporate skills into daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Shirley address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting difficulties, and compulsive behaviors.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Shirley blends practical skills training with person-centered listening. She uses techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and to help clients choose actions based on their values.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 19 years of professional experience and a longer history of personal recovery that shaped her path into counseling.

What are Shirley's credentials and where is she located?

She holds LPC and LMFT licenses with registration TX LPC 20009 and TX LMFT 200958 and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Shirley offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 19 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English

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