LCSW
Shellby Custer , LCSW
Therapist in Pennsylvania
Online therapy - get matched and start messaging.
About Shellby
Shellby creates a respectful, client-centered space where each person’s history and experiences shape the therapeutic journey. Clients are invited to explore attachment dynamics, social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, and processes of personal transformation at a pace that feels right for them. She is committed to helping people move beyond feelings of isolation, shame, and emptiness toward deeper connection and clearer self-understanding.
Drawing on extensive clinical experience, Shellby assists clients in rebuilding self-esteem, processing complicated emotional experiences, and clarifying life purpose with empathy and professional direction. She holds LCSW credentials - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflects her clinical training to provide therapeutic care.
Approaches for Online Healing and Growth
Attachment-Based Therapy helps clients understand how early relationships shape current patterns in connection and intimacy. It supports work on abandonment, attachment injuries, and building safer, more secure ways of relating to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical behavioral experiments - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy invites gentle present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce rumination and increase emotional regulation, which can assist with mood shifts, anxiety, and coping with painful memories.
Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Shellby works together with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time so the work stays relevant and effective. Clients are treated as partners in planning treatment and choosing strategies that fit their life.
Online therapy with Shellby includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, travel, or busy routines, while allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support regardless of location.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Shellby Custer have?
Shellby Custer has 23 years of experience.
Is Shellby Custer a licensed therapist?
Yes. Shellby Custer holds the LCSW credential (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: PA LCSW CW018289.
In which languages does Shellby Custer provide therapy?
Shellby Custer provides therapy in English.
Where is Shellby Custer located?
Shellby Custer is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Shellby Custer as my therapist?
You can work with Shellby Custer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shellby Custer work with international clients?
Shellby Custer does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shellby Custer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Ready to work with Shellby?
Begin with a short quiz to get matched and start messaging.
Start with Shellby →