Shellby Custer, LCSW
- Trauma-informed care
- Attachment-focused work
- Flexible online sessions
About Shellby Custer
Her practice emphasizes work with depression, anxiety, and stress-related challenges, with particular attention to women's experiences and issues common in young adulthood. She encourages self-love, personal growth, and the development of resilient coping strategies while honoring each person’s unique path. Shellby creates a compassionate space to explore attachment concerns, social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, and other sources of emotional pain.
Committed to helping people move beyond isolation, shame, and emptiness, she supports rebuilding self-esteem, processing complicated emotional histories, and clarifying life purpose. Her approach blends empathy and practical guidance to help clients find greater connection and self-understanding over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shellby Custer have?
Shellby Custer has 23 years of clinical experience.
Is Shellby Custer a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Pennsylvania under 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?
Prospective clients may engage with therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Note that Shellby Custer is not currently accepting new clients.
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 the client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward: click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a person with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Note that Shellby Custer is not currently accepting new clients.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Treatment Options
Shellby Custer draws from attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. Attachment-based therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they shape present-day connections, helping people address abandonment or bonding difficulties. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shellby works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and practical needs, adapting methods over time so therapy feels relevant and effective for their situation.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel. These modalities offer scheduling flexibility and allow therapy to fit into varied lifestyles, helping people maintain momentum in their work toward healing and growth.