I have had my Masters in Counseling since 1994. I have worked with families, individuals and groups for 27 years. I have provided services in the office and in client homes. I have worked with individuals with various traumas and diagnosis'. I have provided groups for substance abuse, depression, and domestic violence survivors and perpetrators. I am a Certified Trauma Informed Professional working with a number of different traumas.
My focus is on the person centered and trauma informed care. I use what therapeutic modality is appropriate for that individual, I come from a systems theory background, understanding people and events interact with each other. I work with the client to identify a tailored treatment plan with goals agreed upon with the individual client. I am a laid back but a goal focused therapist. I believe in treating individuals focusing on what has happened to them. I am warm and interactive with a good sense of humor.
Therapy focuses on change and it takes courage to want to change as well as make that first step to go to therapy. Having that courage to take that first step I will be here to support and empower you in where you want to go.
I look forward o working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AZ LPC LPC-2472
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shelly Ehmann. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I never thought online therapy for trauma was possible or could be so productive but Shelly makes it the best journey. While the topics and conversation can be difficult, she creates a safe space for discussion and helps me work through things at the right pace for me. I feel like I’ve come so far in such a short time bc of her style of therapy.
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I have been having sessions with Shelly for the last 7 months. I have worked specifically on establishing boundaries, developing tools and strategies to help with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. The sessions and journalling with Shelly has been incredibly helpful. In fact, life changing. I feel much calmer, more in control of the things I can control and I am able to deal with difficult situations in better ways - like never before. I am super grateful and I feel so much better as a human being. Shelly listens, communicates clearly and helps to set realistic goals. I would highly recommend Shelly and her fantastic services'.
Written on Feb 05, 2022 after therapy with Shelly for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coaching
I have been very happy with how in tune Shelly is with what is going on with me. She has come up with wonderful ideas to help me. I am very happy with her ideas and help so far.
Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Shelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression
Once I found the right counselor, better help is very helpful and I love that I don't have to leave the house. As I am a caregiver that would be impossible.
Written on Oct 09, 2021 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and grief
I have only worked with Shelly for a short time, but I feel very comfortable with her. She is a good listener and she has been extremely helpful. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking help and advice.
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
I am so thankful for Shelly and her input and knowledge in steps of healing from my past and present issues. She is very easy to talk to and always makes your feelings valid. Better help matched me with my exact type of therapist I pictured her to be!
Written on Jul 12, 2021 after therapy with Shelly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem