LPC, 10 years of experience
Hello all! My name is Shanelle Holmes and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Maryland with a decade of experience working with children, young adults, and adults (ages 16 to 60). I specialize in helping young adults and adults navigate daily life stressors, learn new coping strategies for things outside of their control, and support them through difficult life transitions. I have a passion for supporting young adults and adults navigate their first experience with therapy or the mental health system. My goal is to reduce the stigma of seeking help provide a safe space for clients to process their experiences, emotions, and to learn how to create a life worth living.
Clients can expect from the first session the opportunity to share their story and describe the type of support they need. The session will also focus on introductions, discussion of what therapy will look like, and creating a plan with tangible and realistic goals to work towards in the following sessions.
As a provider, my strengths lie in creating a safe and supportive space for my clients. With over 10 years of experience, I help clients build confidence in their ability to make the right decisions and navigate challenging situations. I focus on assisting clients in mastering long-lasting skills, leading to meaningful and enduring life changes.
I am best positioned to serve young adults and adults experiencing therapy or the mental health system for the first time, those experiencing significant life transitions, such as career changes, breakups, entering parenthood, or coping with grief and loss. My clients often seek a safe space to share and process their experiences, feeling lost, stuck, overwhelmed, and fatigued by life's demands and daily decisions. I help them navigate these challenges and decide on their next steps with clarity and confidence.
Clinically trained in DBT specialist with 3 years of providing intense DBT services.
5+ years working in intensive settings supporting clients with anxiety and depression using CBT.
Experience working in grief counseling settings running individual and group therapy on grief, loss, and life transitions.