David Shellenbarger, LPC

David Shellenbarger is a licensed therapist in Michigan with over three decades of experience working with children of all ages and helping many adults navigate life’s challenges. He holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings years of practice primarily gained in school settings alongside substantial work with older adolescents and adults.

His clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief, and self-esteem concerns. He approaches therapy with compassion and a non-judgmental stance, centering on each person’s unique story while emphasizing improved communication, reduced social isolation, and clearer life purpose. Clients are guided in developing practical coping strategies for stress and emotional challenges that can arise across the lifespan.

David’s practice is particularly attuned to supporting older adults, people facing workplace stress, caregivers managing ongoing responsibilities, and those working through major transitions such as divorce or separation. He also has experience helping school-aged children build the social and coping skills needed for educational and peer settings. His methods draw on client-centered work, reality therapy, and rational-emotive approaches to help individuals process difficult emotions, address trauma when present, and build resilience for sustained personal growth.