Welcome, I am Dr. Shelly and I Can't wait to Support you in your story NOW! Yes, I said now because the fact that you have made it to this point, I need you to know that you just did the hard part, and guess what? I HAVE TO MEET YOU :-) Seriously, I love meeting the Brave souls who are choosing to get support because so many do not. It's an honor to meet those like yourself who take the leap of action to get the support necessary to be their best selves, no matter where they are in their story -That's YOU! I hope to meet you soon and that I can be of support as you navigate this part of your Narrative as it would be a privilege. I say that simply because of the chance you're taking right NOW. I hope to get to know YOU soon- Dr. Shelly
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session be prepared to have an engaging, intentional, and intriguing conversation with someone who is prepared to walk beside you as you share very intimate details about your story. The first session is all about getting to know and understand who you are fully as you stand in the face of another, who is waiting to be of support to you. As your therapist I will ask questions in such a way that the hope is you begin to feel connected and that you feel seen. That can be so hard at times because to be vulnerable is the scariest human emotion to be, but if you can challenge yourself to do just that, I will ensure you that I will keep those confidences; first and foremost allow you to feel safe as well as protected as you share your experiences and emotions that you have had to manage throughout your journey.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have a very unique and eclectic way of connection when I speak with my clients. I utilize Narrative Therapy (a story telling approach) with the addition of SFBT, CBT, DBT. Also, if you suffer from anxiety or complex trauma related disorders. I am certified in both Flash therapeutic techniques and Hypnotherapy. These methods can really help my clients see results quickly, if that is something you are interested in, an expedited approach then let's talk about it and I can further explain the two in the first session. Not all experiences can be resolved in an expedited manner, but the other modalities I first listed in combination and really get you long term benefits which can be discussed with further details as what would be the best course of an action-oriented treatment plan that really supports your needs.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
If your concerns are thought rumination of a specific event, Trauma, or addictions, and you need that extra level of support with coping skills, interventions, and action packed tools that allow you see results sooner rather than later, as later may be too far out for you and you need to believe in YOU right now and in THIS PROCESS, then let's work as a team together to get you those results.
Mind-body approach
I work with Youth and Adults with their symptoms of anxiety, c-PTSD, and addictions. I utilize SFBT, CBT, and I am also Flash Therapy Certified which can work wonders on symptoms that overwhelm both the mind and body on a day to day.
Narrative
15 years in brief SFBT & Flash Therapy Interventions, which has been known to display results in as soon as the first 1-2 sessions.
Trauma-Focused CBT
15 years of Trauma related work with both children and adults.