Shelley Roberts
Hi! My name is Shelley Roberts and I've been a clinical therapist for approximately 25 years, I absolutely enjoy my job and meeting with amazing clients. I'm more of a solution focused therapist, something I learned when I was a therapist at an inpatient treatment center.
I also have a very sweet and loving therapy cat named Molly for clients who like cats!
I will help my clients to identify their core beliefs about themselves, challenge ineffective behaviors/thought processes, and teach them the coping skills that will hopefully increase their quality of life. *Please contact me directly at 646-687-9932 to schedule an appointment through the Grow Therapy app. My private practice schedule may conflict with the schedule availability on the Grow Therapy website, so even though you schedule an appointment through the Grow Therapy app, we might have to reschedule.
First session
After checking in with my clients about how they feel about being in the therapy session, what their expectations are for therapy, and to have the client help create their treatment goals. The first session also consists of an hour-long "interview" called a psychosocial to gain a better understanding of the client.
Strengths
My office is in a residential setting that provides a quiet and serene environment. I also have a very sweet and loving therapy cat named Molly for clients who like cats! If you're not a cat lover, not a problem at all! Molly has good boundaries. I really enjoy helping my clients get past insecurities and fear that impacts their quality of life.
Ideal clients
I have worked with a wide variety of personalities with my clients past and present. What I mainly ask of my clients is to give change a chance, try to challenge negative core beliefs, and be patient with themselves and others.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I like the DBT model in that it gives my client more hands on and in the moment skills to use. I'm more of a Solution Focused therapist and find that learning and practicing the DBT skills really help my client's quality of life improve!
Positive Psychology
I find that many of my clients begin therapy focusing on what they can't do, instead of what they can do. Positive therapy helps by showing my clients their options they have to attain their therapeutic goals.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Learning and practicing the classic CBT skills is always helpful to build a foundation with insight to underlying issues.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions1417 Thousand Oaks Loop, San Marcos, TX 78666