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The good news for you… I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have been counseling individuals, couples, and families for many years. My education and training include a doctorate from Norfolk State University’s School of Social Work’s PhD Program, a Master of Social Work in Administration from San Diego State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Counseling/Psychology from Christian Heritage College in El Cajon, California. My experience with diverse participants has allowed me to acquire the therapeutic and coaching skills needed to work effectively with youth, adults and seniors from all walks of life to address a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, grief and loss, physical trauma or emotional abuse, as well as important life transitions.
My counseling style is warm and engaging. I treat anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and solution-focused counseling in a positive and optimistic atmosphere. I provide the support needed to share, become aware and address life challenges in a way that result in a treatment plan designed to meet your unique and specific needs.
I recognize the strength it takes to strive towards securing a more balanced and fulfilling life. Especially, the courage you exhibited by taking the first steps towards acknowledging and embracing the need for a change. That is why, I am here to support you on your journey...
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shellye Sledge. 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.
Shellye, with her extensive training and education, understands my problems quickly, and provides practical steps to heal. I am thankful for her strong support and practical wisdom.
Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Shellye for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Dr Sledge continues to help me open up and look at my issues while offering great advice and encouragement. I always look forward to our sessions because I know I will come away with a lot of food for thought from Dr Sledge as she is caring and helps me to understand my issues and to take better care of myself while I take care of loved ones.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Shellye for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shellye truly understands the challenges associated with being a working mom with an autistic son and disabled husband. She is insightful and provides excellent suggestions.
Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Shellye for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Sledge is both knowledgeable and personable in her interactions and support. I valued the time we had to discuss difficult family dynamics and to come up with realistic strategies. My mental health was maintained and improved through our therapy sessions.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Shellye for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She's absolutely wonderful. She comes up with ideas I hadn't thought of and ways of approaching conversations.
Written on Apr 26, 2023 after therapy with Shellye for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
She's a great listener and really questions your thinking. I learned a lot from her and recommend her !
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Shellye for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Shellye was a great therapist. She listened with care and intentionality. Her advise was always pointed and direct. She did a great job of adding perspective to whatever I was struggling with.
Written on Nov 12, 2022 after therapy with Shellye for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s so sweet!! I never felt forced to open up or like she didn’t understand. A true gem.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Shellye for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Really sweet lady easy to talk to!
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Shellye for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, grief, and adhd
Dr. Sledge is very easy to talk to and understands the human condition well.
Written on Apr 17, 2022 after therapy with Shellye for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
I only saw Shellye temporarily until my previous therapist came back from leave, but the few sessions I had with her were exactly what I needed to feel secure, capable, confident, and validated. She has such an eloquent way with words, and is supportive in a way that feels authentically platonic (as opposed to trivially professional). She really is rooting for you, and that kind of support means everything to me, especially from a therapist. Thanks, Shellye, for everything :)
Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Shellye for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Shellye has been invaluable in my life! I am grateful for her support and deep wisdom.
Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Shellye for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shellye is very knowledgeable and she really cares. Patient. Follows up with me as well. And offers tools that can assist with what I might be going through. She has helped me over the last few months. Highly recommend her. She feels like a friend giving you advice as opposed to feeling like someone who is A professional judging you. It’s been a blessing.
Written on Jan 24, 2022 after therapy with Shellye for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Shellye has been very supportive of me as I navigate my job hunt. She also supported me through my journey of navigating friends/family, providing perspective on emotional boundary setting. Shellye is an effective communicator.
Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Shellye for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She was wonderful and extremely helpful
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Shellye for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She's smart, compassionate, and pulls no punches. She's dope!
Written on Jun 01, 2021 after therapy with Shellye for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shellye was very kind and supportive and encouraging.
Written on Apr 10, 2021 after therapy with Shellye for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Sledge is great. She provides great exercises to stretch you and challenge you in the areas you want to work through. She is very supportive and gives great open ended follow up questions to have you think through what you’re facing
Written on Feb 08, 2021 after therapy with Shellye for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Shellye is punctual, kind, thorough, and diligent.
Truly an incredible individual with a slew of resources that she can get your hands on. Thank you Shellye for everything!
Written on Jan 29, 2021 after therapy with Shellye for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
An ardent listener. Very professional with her tone and approach. Offers empathy in between the presented issues.
Written on Dec 16, 2020 after therapy with Shellye for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She's a great listener, the greatest support system and her worksheets have been so helpful. So glad I matched with her!
Written on Dec 09, 2020 after therapy with Shellye for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have been talking to Shellye for a couple weeks and she is amazing. Counseling is new to me and she takes her time to understand me and understand what I need help in.
Written on Dec 05, 2020 after therapy with Shellye for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
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