My degrees encompass Christian Counseling with a Theology minor from Fort Wayne Bible College. A Psychology /Industrial Psychology BS from University of St. Francis and a Masters Degree in Psychology also from the University of St. Francis. My theory of approach is from William Glasser's work on Reality Therapy. How is helping you to do what you do? What do you need to do about that? And, when do you want to Change? I marry that with Christian Counseling applications. Not only do I teach people how to study the Word, but how to apply it to their own lives in todays world. I work best with teens, individual issues, marriage counseling, widows, widowers, new normal life skills. Interview for a new job, nutrition suggestions, personality and behavior issues, and how to deal with difficult people. And, especially Emotional Forgiveness Skills.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing
IN LMFT 35001030A
IN LCSW 34002624A
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Shirley is an amazing counselor she understands my struggles and needs and advises me accordingly.
Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Every session feels like I am gaining the insight and direction from someone who is not only a complete, knowledgeable professional, but someone who is like family! I highly recommend Shirley because she cares about her clients and provides a clear understanding of the reasoning behind the habits and thought processes I need to improve upon.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months
My counselors very well knowledge and I love that she does it in a godly way in a Christian perspective and from the Bible thank God for putting this counselor in my life
Written on Dec 04, 2021 after therapy with Shirley for 4 weeks
I connected with Shirley during a career and life transition, and from session one her years of experience got to the root of the issues and she clearly understood me and could give practical advice and support to help me move forward. She’s an incredible woman and I will definitely seek her services in the future! I’ve been telling all my friends and acquaintances to try BetterHelp! I am very glad I signed up and overjoyed that I met Shirley, a true treasure and beautiful woman of God.
Written on Oct 02, 2021 after therapy with Shirley for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She was there for me when I needed it most!
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Shirley for 3 weeks
Shirley listens, identifies, recommends good resources, and provides wise practical action steps to help overcome relationship challenges.
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Shirley for 3 weeks