Shelly (she/her) earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Moody Graduate School. She has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting clients with a wide range of mental health concerns.
Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Shelly works with teens, adults, and couples and has experience counseling individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Shelly values a collaborative and compassionate approach to therapy, helping clients build on their strengths while working toward meaningful change. She primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while integrating additional therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s unique needs.
She is passionate about helping clients find relief, reconnect with themselves, and reclaim joy in their journey.
Location, Insurance, Populations
Ann Arbor, Virtual
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Priority Health, HAP
Adult, Teen, Young Adult, Couples
Primary Concerns
ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety, Career Change/Adjustments, Depression, Divorce, Geriatric and Seniors, Grief, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Compassion Focused, Culturally Sensitive, Faith - Integrated, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused
Advanced Trainings
Gottman Levels 1 and 2, Internal Family Systems