Shelly Mentus

Shelly Mentus is a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges. She works with individuals and couples, helping them strengthen healthier connections by focusing on trust, communication, and emotional closeness.

Grounded in her Christian faith, Shelly aims to offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental setting where clients can explore what is happening in their lives and take meaningful steps toward growth. Her work draws from several approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, to tailor support to each client’s needs and goals.

Throughout her career, Shelly has worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds and has experience addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, and relationship difficulties. She is committed to helping clients recognize unhelpful thinking patterns, build coping skills, and move toward a more fulfilling life direction.

Outside of her professional role, Shelly enjoys traveling, watching movies, bowling, and spending time with family and friends. She brings a steady, supportive presence to the therapy process, meeting clients where they are and helping them move toward where they want to be.