Shelly Welsh
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 listen to hear where you are in your life now and where you would like to go and together we will create attainable goals to work toward to help you move forward.
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.
First session
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.
Strengths
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.
Ideal clients
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.
Treatment methods
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.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 46388