Licensed to practice in California and accepts 29 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 4 more.
Are you struggling with everyday life? Do you find it hard to share how you feel because you think no one else will understand? Our life journeys can be difficult at times, but it doesn't have to be journeyed alone. I love helping people learn that they can overcome the difficulties life throws at them. I am, Shelly Welsh, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, caregiver burnout, infidelity, vocational stressors, poor coping strategies and life transitions. I work primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral Approach while also at times incorporating an eclectic approach using other modalities, such as person-centered, solution-focused techniques, coping skills training and compassionate and supportive care. I will help you find the barriers to healing and growth and living your best life.
In the first session you will be greeted with warm acceptance and unconditional positive regard. This first session will be a time to get to know one another and for me to gather important and pertinent information about you and your concerns. This will also be where we will, together, determine the most immediate and pressing goal to begin working toward.
Deciding to take the first step to change and healing is sometimes the hardest step to take and I understand how unsettling that can be. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental, warm, empathetic and honest space for you to discover insight into your most difficult barriers and greatest strengths. I look forward to walking alongside you as you journey toward healing and growth and living your best life.
Individual adult clients struggling but wanting to learn coping skills and strategies along with healthy thinking patterns that will help them gain skills and be able to deal with all of life's ups an downs.
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Cash - $180 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
What we think and what we do influences how we feel. Learning CBT helps manage thoughts and behaviors that can help to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress and more. CBT can help you challenge negative thinking, gain different perspectives, and choose different behaviors that can get you back on track to feeling better and living your life.
6 ratings with written reviews
May 5, 2026
I value and appreciate her life experience and it is very easy to talk to her. I look forward to our sessions and feel very supported.
February 24, 2026
I felt calm and welcomed by Shelley. We also came up with a plan that reassured me.
December 4, 2025
Shelly has been a great fit! She helps me sort out my challenges and provides tools that support me in navigating them. She is knowledgable and wise and she is great at providing sound advice when needed.