About me

I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 23 years of experience. Prior to completing my studies in social work, I spent 8 years in the United States Navy. I had the pleasure of living abroad and working with some wonderful people. I am also the mother of two children, one of whom is a severely disabled young adult. I understand the challenges families face when caring for a medically fragile loved one.

I have experience in various areas of social work but my passion over the past several years has been as a mental health therapist. I've worked in community mental health agencies providing counseling to individuals, families and school-age children . I am currently in private practice working with clients of all ages including young people from 12-19 years old. I enjoy working with teens and believe I give them an opportunity to share their concerns and feelings without being judgmental. I value what they have to say and encourage them to find solutions to their problems in a safe, warm and supportive environment. If you have a problem, I would like the opportunity to help you find a viable solution.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Grief
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Family conflicts , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 10

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MD LCSW-C 12882

VA LCSW 0904010441

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shellene Cornish. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Sep 03, 2020 after therapy with Shellene for 3 months

Shelly is a great listener and provides perspectives that offer reflection.

Written on Aug 12, 2020 after therapy with Shellene for 1 month

Shelley is amazing, she makes you feel at ease and comfortable. My daughter’s first words after speaking to her was that Shelley is awesome and the connection was immediate.

Written on Jul 13, 2020 after therapy with Shellene for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Shelley has been so so helpful! I’ve needed help managing my time and stress, and she does an absolutely wonderful job of giving me pointers and learning to let go of tasks I haven’t completed. I can’t say enough good things about her!

Written on Jun 27, 2020 after therapy with Shellene for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

This is a great counselor! I’m so happy that she was selected for me.

Written on Apr 30, 2020 after therapy with Shellene for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I usually wouldn't feel comfortable sharing any private information. I am the strong person who often is there for others, but I am glad that I decided to try therapy for some recent grief and anxiety issues. Shelley was so amazing at listening, supporting, and encouraging. She really made me feel heard, understood, and she gave solid advice that I was able to apply immediately. I really appreciate her.

Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Shellene for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

Shelley is great! She’s very responsive and understanding. I really appreciate how straight forward she is and how she validates my feelings while also providing support for me to make changes. Very grateful for her help!

Written on Apr 14, 2020 after therapy with Shellene for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

Great person....she listens to your issues and offers great advice and information. I appreciate how she has helps me understand my situation. It feels like I've known her my entire life how she interacts with me.
Very thankful for her!

Written on Jan 17, 2020 after therapy with Shellene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Shellene is a great therapist! Very kind, easy to talk to, and offers good advice.

Written on Jan 01, 2018 after therapy with Shellene for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, parenting, self esteem, anger, and career

Shelley Cornish is an awesome person!

Written on Dec 29, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 6 months on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, and career

Shellene was an amazing counselor who helped me through some very difficult times. I cannot imagine having made the major transitions in my life without her help and I think she has been an invaluable platform to teencounseling.com. My thanks go out to her for everything and being there in a very difficult time. She has helped made my current life possible with good counseling and being a source of support in these times.

Written on Oct 31, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem

I enjoyed talking with Shellene. She has a very nice and warm spirit. It felt nice to talk with her with no judgement. I thank her for always being in touch and checking on me.

Written on Sep 22, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, and anger

Shelly is amazing. She listens and is ready to offer help without being judgmental. I hope to continue treatment with her.

Written on Sep 19, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 7 months on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related, and self esteem

Shelley has been an enjoyable counselor. She listened and helped me out.

Written on Sep 11, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, self esteem, and career

She's been extremely helpful and supportive. I'd recommend her highly.

Written on Aug 30, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, parenting, and self esteem

Shelley has been very helpful. She was able to help me see past my own anger so healing could begin.

Written on Aug 29, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, sleeping, and self esteem

Shelley has been an amazing help. I was dealing with a lot of stressors at once--moving in with my boyfriend, in a new city for both of us; starting a new job, and being away from friends and family. I feel much better now about these big changes thanks to Shelley. I am very happy in my new home. Shelley is a great listener and a fun person to talk to because she always has a way of calming anxieties and being real with you. I highly recommend her.

Written on Aug 28, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and career

Very understanding and a good communicator.

Written on Aug 18, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, parenting, and self esteem

Shellene is great. She's very respectful, sincere, and responsive. She's been understanding and helpful for me. I am glad we were matched together and I would definitely recommend her and teencounseling.com to anyone wanting to work on themselves.

Written on Jun 24, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem

Shellene is very helpful. After my most recent session I felt like so much weight was lifted off of me. I really appreciate her.

Written on Jun 20, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, and grief

Shelley was a great counselor! She was always very responsive and listened intently with genuine care and concern for me. I highly recommend her!!

Written on May 30, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, and self esteem

Shelley has been awesome. She's professional and also down to earth and a warm person. She's not afraid to speak to you on the phone, which really helps build a rapport and comfort-ability to speak about what you need to.

Written on May 24, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and bipolar

Shellene is caring, very helpful and fast to respond

Written on May 19, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, parenting, and self esteem

Shellene is super sweet, very helpful and knowledgeable!

Written on May 10, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, parenting, and self esteem

Great and highly responsive. She is an extremely caring person and it shines through her messages.

Written on May 07, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating, and self esteem

Shellene (Shelley) has been wonderful. She has quickly helped me get to the root of some issues I've been dealing with and has helped me work through them step by step. She is kind and empathetic. I have been very comfortable working with her.

Written on Mar 26, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and anger

I was assigned to Shellene when I had my free trial with teencounseling.com, which was during a tough time with my family. During that week, Shellene was so understanding and positive, but she's definitely honest and tells it like it is. really enjoyed her quick responses and positive energy that I decided to continue with her after my trial was over! She makes me feel like I can tell her anything with ease and no judgement from her, like another mother figure in my life. She's always encouraging me and facing my fears head-on by providing her own personal stories, which makes me feel like I'm not alone with how I'm feeling.

Written on Mar 13, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self esteem, and career

Shellene has truly helped me through a difficult time in so many ways. She helped me see things in a different light. I love her positive and honest advice. It is so easy to open up to her. This women is a god send! In fact, if she wasn't my therapist, I would want her as a personal good friend. I am forever grateful for her.

Written on Feb 18, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and bipolar

Shellene Cornish is a thoughtful and caring counselor. She is hard working and responds to your emails promptly..

Written on Feb 16, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, and family

Shelley is very responsive, and evokes kindness and compassion. I've enjoyed working with her!

Written on Feb 12, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related, and self esteem

Shelly has been very helpful, by identifying the issues and discussing solutions. I can write to her anytime - day or night.

Written on Feb 09, 2017 after therapy with Shellene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, grief, intimacy-related, and sleeping

Shelley, has been great. She has a quick response in our counseling sessions. I've been impressed with the overall experience.

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