I bring over 14 years of experience in providing therapeutic services and counseling in diverse and challenging environments. My specialization lies in supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction, intimate partner violence, and the criminal justice system, including pre and post incarceration. My approach is holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed, with a strong focus on empowering clients to make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.
My therapeutic approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. Discussing and incorporating your faith is always welcomed.
Extensive experience working with individuals within the criminal justice system, offering pre- and post-incarceration counseling and addressing the emotional and social challenges of reentry.
Compassionate guidance for families impacted by a loved one’s incarceration, offering coping strategies and support in navigating the prison system, probation/parole, court programs, as well as emotional and logistical challenges of separation.
Skilled with individuals with substance use disorders, using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and harm reduction strategies.
Expertise in supporting survivors of IPV, including trauma-informed counseling, safety planning, and crisis intervention. Experienced in working with both survivors and perpetrators of violence to break cycles of abuse and promote healthy relationships.
Working with parents facing challenges in raising their children, especially those affected by substance abuse, trauma, foster care, or involvement with the criminal justice system.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues, Young adult issues
OK LCSW 5313
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Shelley is great! She is an intent listener. I feel safe speaking with her and look forward to my sessions every week. She has helped me tremendously in such a short amount of time.
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Shelley is an amazing therapist!! I came to her with issues and she not only helped my work through those issues and understand why I was having them, but she was also able to help me understand why I had other certain feelings and other problems. She is a great listener and provided me great tools to work through my feelings. She helped me work through the inital issue I came to her for even quicker than I thought she would.
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 3 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Shelley is a wonderful listener and gives great validation and support. She is understanding and respectful of timing and your needs.
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I feel very comfortable and safe sharing my struggles and stress to Shelley.
Her gift of attentiveness and accurate feedbacks have put positive light to my issues. Two sessions in and I’m already feeling so much better about life!
Written on Feb 03, 2022 after therapy with Shelley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties