Shella Chichester

Shella Chichester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She brings seven years of professional experience and a warm, encouraging presence to sessions. Shella aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and straightforward for people taking the first step.

She uses a person-centered, non-judgmental style that centers the client's priorities. That means conversations focus on what matters to the individual and proceed at a comfortable pace. Shella draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape practical steps and small experiments between sessions.

In early sessions she helps people set clear, short-term goals and identify what changes would feel most helpful. She often works on thought patterns and simple behavior changes that reduce anxiety and lift mood. For grief and life transitions she pays attention to values and meaning, while also suggesting concrete coping strategies.

Shella describes therapy as a collaborative process. She partners with people to build a plan that fits their routines and goals. Outside of work she is a wife, mother, and dog mom who enjoys family time and travel.

If someone wants to start, Shella asks them to use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule sessions. That initial step helps clarify goals and the practical next steps for moving forward.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. The therapist creates space for people to talk about what matters most and helps them set goals that feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT offers clear strategies for anxiety, stress, and low mood through short exercises and homework. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical changes and on building strengths people already have to move toward their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process means techniques can change as needs and preferences become clearer.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a break, and offer ways to do written or activity-based homework between meetings. The therapist can help decide which session rhythm and methods will best match daily routines and goals.