Shirley Currier , LPC, LMFT

Shirley Currier found her calling in counseling through her own recovery from addiction. With seven years in recovery, she became a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor thirty-four years ago and began working alongside a psychiatrist to support patients struggling with substance use. That early experience shaped her understanding that addiction is often a symptom of deeper mental and psychological concerns, and it motivated her to pursue further training. In 2000 she returned to school and earned a Masters in Clinical Psychology, broadening her clinical foundation.

Her career has included roles in physician offices, non-profit agencies, day treatment programs, and diversion work with the courts in Harris County. Over the years she has drawn on a range of therapeutic methods, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, solution-focused, and trauma recovery approaches. Shirley holds professional licenses as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and brings nearly two decades of experience working with individuals and families.

She approaches clients as experts on their own lives and offers her clinical experience to collaborate on paths to recovery. Known for an accepting stance toward different lifestyle choices and a liberal perspective, she welcomes clients who are ready to begin their therapeutic journey and is honored to accompany them.

Approach-driven care and online therapy options

Shirley Currier integrates evidence-informed methods to address a range of concerns and explains each approach in clear, practical terms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful actions - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, making it a practical choice for anxiety, depression, and certain trauma-related symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal skills, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with strong urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shirley collaborates with each client to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as the work evolves. Clients are invited to explore what resonates and to participate actively in choosing methods.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can access care around work, family, or geographic limitations. These options support continuity of care and make regular sessions easier to schedule while maintaining a focus on effective, person-centered therapy provided by licensed professionals.