Unleashing Hope Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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At Unleashing Hope Counseling, our clients come to us because life feels heavy. Some are weighed down by workplace stress and anxiety, while others are navigating the painful effects of trauma or depression. Many are parents trying to help their children thrive—whether they are facing academic difficulties, struggling with behavior, or wrestling with the unique challenges of divorce, foster care and post-adoption transitions. Couples often seek us out when communication feels broken or when they long to reconnect but aren’t sure how. Whatever brings you here, we know one thing for certain—you don’t have to walk through it alone.
Life rarely unfolds the way we expect. The idea of “work-life balance” is something many of us strive for, yet often feels out of reach. We believe that instead of chasing a perfect balance, it’s about learning to create harmony—like music, with its changing tempos, highs and lows, and moments of rest.
Our team brings over 37 years of combined experience walking alongside children, teens, adults, and couples as they work through some of life’s most difficult seasons. We are trauma-informed and committed to creating a safe, compassionate space where healing can begin. Each therapist offers a unique perspective, but all share the same heart.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centene
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Superior HealthPlan
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
Unleashing Hope Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (972) 960-3189
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 64008 Shelbie Michaels
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Texas Woman's University, Master's of Arts, Graduated 2007
- Certificate from Adoption Competent Therapist 2025
- Certificate from TBRI Practitioner 2023
Licensed Professional Counselor: Shelbie Michaels
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Unleashing Hope Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (972) 960-3189
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Adoption
- Parenting
- Parental Alienation/Hostile Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Unleashing Hope Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (972) 960-3189
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Multicultural
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
- Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Unleashing Hope Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (972) 960-3189
Location
Primary Location
Unleashing Hope Counseling, PLLC
550 S. Watters Rd
Ste 120
Allen, TX 75013
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Unleashing Hope Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Call for a free consultation now - (972) 960-3189