LMHC, 6 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi, I'm Shelby! Are you feeling stuck and uncertain, looking for a safe place to be yourself? I believe in the healing that comes when we find our resting place in this fast-paced society; where we can “be” rather than “do”. My clients often say therapy with me feels both validating and actionable—we focus on insight, but we also find steps forward. Ultimately, I strive to provide a warm, welcoming space for you to be yourself, partnering with you as you take the courageous steps towards reaching your goals.
In our first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy, and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. The first session is an opportunity for me to get to know you. I will gather information about your history and background to better form an understanding of how to help you where you’re at today. It’s normal to feel nervous during the first initial sessions. We take these sessions at your speed and what you share is up to you, with no expectations. I will be here to guide you along the way! You may also have questions for me about my experience and practice that I am happy to answer. I can’t wait to meet you!
You will find me to be a person who listens intently and seeks to understand before jumping into "solving problems". I see each client as having unique strengths that make them resilient to the challenges they have experienced. My work with clients of all ages has given me perspective and deepened my compassion for the hurting. I believe that no one should feel alone in their struggles and it is a sense of connectedness that keeps us grounded. I utilize an integrative approach, incorporating DBT, mindfulness, and somatic therapy. I also utilize attachment based approaches when working with families. I am passionate about working with moms who find themselves in the thick of caregiving and can help navigate the challenges that come with raising kids.
My 5+ years of experience started with a focus on supporting children and families. I have experience applying play therapy, child parent psychotherapy, and trust-based relational interventions. These approaches are trauma informed and support the child-parent/caregiver relationship. As I continued in the field, I expanded my focus to supporting not only children and families, but also teens, and adults using a client-centered integrative approach. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, emotion regulation challenges, relationship challenges, and parenting challenges. As a mother myself, I recognize the impact that the perinatal period and beyond can have on one's mental health. Because of this, I am passionate about creating a safe space for women to be heard and seen in their experience of motherhood or loss of motherhood. In my practice, I use a collaborative approach to healing, working alongside you to reach your goals. Experience has taught me that healing cannot happen outside of a safe and trusting relationship. I seek to empower, guide, and develop safety from within. Compassion is the foundation from which I work and teach.
While focusing on the therapeutic relationship, I use an integrative approach, combining techniques and theories to best fit the client’s needs.
I use this approach to help clients build skills for everyday life. Using this approach, you will learn how to regulate emotions, build effective relationships, and tolerate stress effectively.
Mindfulness is key when approaching life’s challenges. This approach helps clients build awareness of internal and external experiences. There are many ways to practice mindfulness using somatic and grounding techniques.
This approach is helpful when children and/or parents experience trauma that impacts day to day life. We will work together, parents and child (children) to develop a sense of understanding of experiences and how their lives have been effected. This is an attachment based approach that recognizes the importance of the family system and how supportive relationships are a strong factor of resilience.