Shelby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received a Master's in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She has been working in a private practice setting since 2016 and has experience working with individuals with a wide range of mental health, relationship, and self-esteem concerns. Specializations include trauma and attachment healing with adults and adolescents. Attachments to our first caregivers often set the narrative to being able to regulate the nervous system. If these attachments are unhealthy and/or toxic, it leaves the individual’s nervous system in constant survival. Attachment healing can work to reset the nervous system, allowing for a sense of safety and calm. Shelby is also certified in perinatal mental health and has a passion for working with parents who want to heal their inner struggles to be the best version of themselves.

Trauma experiences come in many forms and have varying effects on each individual. Shelby strives to discover each symptom and treats the primary cause, allowing the individual to be their most authentic self. Along with EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), Shelby integrates many additional therapy modalities including, but not limited to, IFS (internal family systems), Polyvagal Theory (certified Safe and Sound Protocol provider), and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). A session with Shelby might include creative arts, movement, and breath work, among other things, to enhance these modalities. She is passionate about advancing her training in various areas of focus and is always looking to grow the list of tools in her toolbox to help her clients reach their goals.  

The relationship between therapist and client is one of trust, respect, and collaboration. Shelby believes that all individuals have the power to flourish and is passionate about creating an individualized plan and a safe space that will provide healing for mind, body, and spirit. 

Credentials and Education:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of PA

• EMDRIA Certified Therapist

• Certified Perinatal Therapist

• Advanced trainings in IFS parts work

• Trained and certified Safe and Sound Protocol practitioner