As a licensed therapist with 25 years of experience in Kentucky, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for adults navigating diverse experiences—from workplace stress and midlife transitions to caregiver burnout and chronic health challenges.
My therapeutic approach is deeply empathetic and tailored to each individual's unique journey. I'm committed to helping clients develop resilience, improve communication, and rediscover their sense of purpose. Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, processing past trauma, or seeking greater self-understanding, I provide a supportive environment where healing and personal transformation can occur.
I have extensive expertise in women's issues, veteran support, young adult challenges, and helping individuals manage complex emotional experiences. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering skilled guidance as you build stronger coping strategies and reconnect with your inner strength.
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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I think she's great and she is really kind and she listens really well
Written on Apr 26, 2026 after therapy with Shelley for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shelley has such a deep understanding of how trauma manifests later in life, and her insight/guidance has been profoundly beneficial. She is the first therapist that I feel like actually gets me as a person, so to say that I feel seen is an understatement. My progress in therapy from this point is largely dependent on my willingness to show up for myself in ways that are healing and not destructive. As scary as that seems or as unworthy as I may feel, I feel blessed knowing that I have guidance from someone that I can trust. I'm sure I'm not the only client of hers that feels similarly, I highly recommend!!
Written on Apr 16, 2026 after therapy with Shelley for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sessions with Shelley are time well spent. Shelley makes it clear that she is on my side, rooting for me, and believes in me. She challenges me without overwhelming or belittling me. We focus on what’s happened in my past week, my behaviors, and how to respond in the future. Very applicable/practical.
Written on Feb 01, 2026 after therapy with Shelley for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Shelley really listens and cares about her clients. She gently guides you while giving you autonomy to make decisions and guide your life. She helped me after a huge family dynamic issue and broken engagement. She makes you feel seen and important even on your hardest days. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 22, 2025 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Shelley is a good listener & thoughtful in her responses. I'm really glad to have met her & thankful to receive services from her.
Written on Nov 22, 2025 after therapy with Shelley for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very attentive and understanding!
Written on Mar 29, 2025 after therapy with Shelley for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very understanding and caring. Often check up on how I’m doing outside the scheduled sessions, thank you, Shelley!
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Shelley for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
I give her five stars.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Shelley for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shelley has been great
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Shelley for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Shelley is a kind, attentive, and affirming therapist. I feel she understands my anxious / depressive tendencies. After searching for a therapist on and off for the past 2-3 years, I feel I finally found someone who can listen with a supportive nature. After a few short months with Shelley, I have found myself rewiring my brain to have positive thoughts, implementing a daily structure that has been great for my mental health, and most importantly I have gained the confidence to handle life's external stressors, no matter how big or small. When I started seeing Shelley I was completely overwhelmed with work, relationships, family and my own mental health. Now I take all of these things in stride because of her supportive nature and practical advice when experiencing periods of doubt and stress.
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Shelley for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shelley is absolutely amazing. I genuinely look forward to our time. She listens. She’s honest. She’s supportive. I could not ask for a better person to help me figure life out!
Written on Sep 11, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have a strong level of comfort with Shelley. able to express freely how I feel. how I'm doing, what I'm thinking and knowing I can finally trust someone 100%. Grateful that I got her for my Therapist.
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She’s great!
Written on Jun 04, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Working with Shelley has been a wonderful experience! She's supportive and caring and I feel like I'm talking with an old friend. I highly recommend her!
Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Shelley is absolutely amazing. Perceptive and insightful. Shelley is a wonderful therapist.
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shelley is very professional and very caring. She really helps me get through hard times. She gives me the tools I need to work through my problems. I’m so thankful for her!
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Shelley is amazing. She is encouraging and understanding, while still being objective and giving me strait non- sugar coated truth- which is what I need. She has helped me tremendously. She has a variety of time availability and checks in weekly, which I also appreciate- because I tend to check out. She reply’s to messages with in reasonable time. And again is an absolute delight.
Written on Feb 11, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Shelley is an amazing therapist! I have been to a few in person therapists, and she helped me more in two sessions and some texts than the multiple sessions I had had with others! I highly recommend her!
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Shelley is a fantastic listener. She understands me and allows me room to feel my emotions without judgement or criticism. She doesnt just listen to me. She gives me activities to help me in day to day life. She creates an open, welcoming environment for me to express myself. I enjoy every minute of our sessions together.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Shelley for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I thoroughly appreciate having a chance to speak with Shelley about my issues. She is so empathetic and encouraging.
Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Shelley is extremely kind and open minded to what you are going through. She’s non judgmental and understanding. She will also offer other resources if she thinks they will help better than she can.
Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Good experience… I see and feel the changes in mood since treatment began.
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Shelley has been great. Very calming tone and she is always validating and understanding.
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Shelley responds quickly and compassionately, and goes above and beyond in helping her clients. I'm very grateful to have found her and would highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
She is really positive and listens to my concerns.
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Shelley is amazing. She listens and provides common sense, logical and thoughtful. She made a huge difference in terms of how I have been able to deal with a recent divorce.
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
I love Shelley! She has really helped me make progress in making me step out of my comfort zone and supported me every step of the way.
Written on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Is patient, supportive, and knowledgeable. Open to interjections, corrections, and always willing to listen more. Makes the person shes talking with more able to talk about traumatic topics in a lighter manner, that is logical and helpful advice/ practices. Laid back but responsive so you never feel forced into opening up about a topic but when you do, you still feel that it is taken seriously. 10/10
Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Shelley is a great listener that is armed with a variety of tools. She not only validates my feelings but also educates me in the various elements surrounding my problems. I feel empowered because of her to take the necessary steps to better myself, even if it is little by little.
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Shelley helps me sets realistic goals to achieve in order to make progress with the areas I am concerned about. She keeps in touch between appointments and finds ways for me to utilize my strengths in a positive way to cope with anxiety and depression. She is very smart, helpful, and is good at what she does.
Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Shelley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
I felt HEARD and it was extremely helpful.
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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