Shelby McDannald
As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping both teens and adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion, authenticity, and hope. I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. When working with teens, I enjoy working with teens who are open to engaging in the therapy process.
As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping both teens and adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion, authenticity, and hope.
Therapy tends to be most effective when adolescents are willing to participate, share their experiences, and work collaboratively toward change. If a teen is strongly resistant or unwilling to participate, therapy may not be the right fit at that time. I seek to create a space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s needs. I draw from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT and DBT to help clients build practical coping skills, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop healthier emotional responses.
First session
My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can find clarity, strengthen their sense of self, and move toward a life of greater peace. If you're ready to begin your healing journey I'd love to talk with you.
Strengths
I have worked with adolescents and adults in a counseling capacity for many years. I believe growing awareness of how our thoughts, emotions and behaviors are intertwined is a powerful tool.
Ideal clients
For clients who desire it, I also offer Christian counseling, integrating faith-based principles with clinical insight to support spiritual growth and emotional healing. Whether exploring faith or focusing on personal goals, I strive to meet clients where they are with empathy and respect. My training includes: TBRI, EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT.
Treatment methods
Christian Counseling
I offer Christian counseling, integrating faith-based principles with clinical insight to support spiritual growth and emotional healing.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help clients build practical coping skills, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop healthier emotional responses.
Location
Virtual sessions