Hello and Welcome! My name is Shelby Harvey and I am an LCPC in Illinois. I was born and raised in Central Illinois where I still reside with my family. I received my Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University and my Masters Degree in Counseling from Lincoln Christian University. I have worked in a variety of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, substance use treatment facilities, school-based settings and private practice. I enjoy working with young adults and couples. My style for therapy is warm and person centered. I believe you are the expert on your life and my role is to support you as you find your answers and challenge you to try new things as needed. I want to be a part of your journey towards becoming the successful individual you want to become.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I believe my biggest strengths are being empathetic and person centered. I am willing to meet you wherever you are on your journey and build a path forward with you. I do not make a plan for you and I do not have goals for you that you don't have for yourself.
I love working with young professionals who are in the first few years of their careers. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers. I also love working with couples who are facing challenges while navigating new phases of life.
I hold my level 2 gottman certification and apply this knowledge to all couples sessions
I meet couples where they are within their relationship l, struggles, and dynamics to find ways to grow together and build a happier, healthier relationship.
I’ve been using CBT in my practice for the past seven years. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.