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Today is February 23, 2025
We have 1 Verified and 8 Unverified Mental Health Professionals In Marion, OR
Marion , OR
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Come as you are to this space and be accepted. While the goals of therapy for each individual vary, a common goal is to be able to experience a range of emotions and have the tools and skills to cope with them. I am here to support you in this journey, regardless of what place you are starting from. You are not alone and you are worthy. I work primarily with children and adolescents from 1 - 10, their parents, and families. I have great interest in working with Early Childhood and Infant Mental Health, both of which strongly focus on the relationship between child and caregiver. I also work with foster families and adoptive families with parenting skills and developing an attachment. Additionally, I work with adults on varying challenges. Therapy is a process in which growth can and will look different for everyone. I will meet you wherever you are in that process and we will start there. You are not alone and you are worthy of meeting your needs.
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Exploring the ways in which your life events and experiences have impacted you requires curiosity and courage. If you're feeling stuck and wondering how to move forward, know that you don't have to do it alone. Our time together is a place to connect, feel safe, open up and be heard. Life can get messy, complicated and painful; the first steps in healing is deciding you want something different and want support to accomplish your goals. My intention as your therapist is to empower you to feel more at peace with the ups and downs of life to sustain personal wellness. I enjoy working with individual adults and couples/families. I seek to provide warmth, a nonjudgemental approach, gentle humor and collaborative space for your exploration and growth.
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Often by the time an individual is entering my office, they have become bogged down and overwhelmed by stress in their life. It is my goal to help quiet the mind (and the busy, stressful world) enough to get in touch with the heart and find true healing. I am a down-to-earth therapist - essentially just another being walking this path of life and trying to find fulfillment in it. I deeply value the time spent with clients as they navigate their lives, figuring out their stressors and their innermost needs that are not being addressed & being with folks as they seek a more centered, authentic and empowered life. I have clinical training in a variety of modalities that can be adjusted and tailored to meet the pace and expectations the client has, including CBT, ACT, EMDR and Mindfulness. My “style” is all about figuring out what is unconsciously stirring up trouble– negative internal dialogue, emotions, behaviors, relationships– and finding healing. It is my hope that clients will build comfort and security in their bodies, ground and tune into the heart and listen, listen, listen. YOU have the answer. I am simply a passenger on the journey. By building your presence within and learning to regulate stress, we can build safety and security in the most important relationship – the one you have with you.
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I support adults and young children 0-5 years old - an age that is highly sensitive, challenging, and deserving of a therapist who specializes in this unique developmental period. I am attachment-focused, specialize in trauma, and work with all behaviors and difficulties of infancy and early childhood. Parenting can bring out feelings of inadequacy, shame, and fear - maybe you find yourself yelling more, feeling impatient, or worrying about your little one. You are not failing - despite what you might read or hear. If you and your young child are struggling together, there is so much hope here for you. Hablo español. Constant power struggles will be a thing of the past as you find more joy & connection in your relationship with your little one. If your child has experienced or witnessed scary or difficult things, I will help you ease their fears and work through hard things together. You'll find greater compassion for yourself as you increase your confidence as a parent. Early childhood therapists work with the parent and child together and take a holistic approach to understanding and supporting your family's dynamics. You are your child's source of healing; I will be your coach. You can do this (hey, you've BEEN doing it!) - you don't need to do it alone. I look forward to meeting you!
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I am passionate about helping those with significant trauma and abuse stories. You are my people! I specialize in helping clients recover from complex trauma, and the behaviors that often go with it, such as self-harming, self-medicating, and a lack of self-compassion. My approach is grounded in trauma-focused, attachment-based care. I am most concerned with the meaning you give to what you have been through, and how it has influenced you, and who you are. My goal, always, is to help you walk your own path and create an environment in which you feel empowered to reach your highest potential. I am a licensed therapist (LPC) and I have been working in mental health in various roles since 2012. I have done a little bit of everything, including mobile crisis therapy out in the community with law enforcement and in ER’s, and this experience has given me a unique opportunity and ability to understand the needs and experiences of my clients. I value healing and progress, personal responsibility and hard work, and I believe therapy can be a powerful tool for growth. I am also a former foster youth who has walked the healing path myself. Should you feel connected to the words you are reading, I am available for telehealth appointments, and I look forward to meeting you on your path.
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My caseload is currently full and not taking new clients at this time. I offer individual therapy, couples counseling, and psychological assessment for adults in-person in Salem and Wilsonville, OR as well virtually via video call. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ clients and am especially interested in helping folks build queer community. I work with individuals of all identities and support clients in crafting a meaningful life around their values. I can help draw connections between past events and current patterns. I'm here to support clients by offering compassion, curiosity, and space to talk without judgment. I consider counseling a creative space in which we collaborate to understand your interpersonal patterns, explore your emotions, build an individualized set of coping skills, and create accountability for working toward your goals. I use tools and frameworks from various approaches to counseling based on your unique needs, identities, and lived experiences. Please feel free to reach out if it sounds like we might be a good fit! You can call or text the Mangata office at 503-908-6050 - just let them know you are interested in working with Shelby and they will put me in touch with you. I look forward to working with you!
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Have you ever felt like a pinball in a pinball machine that was launched into the world at high speed and is ricocheting from one thing to another with no ability to stop or get out of the ‘game’? This image describes of the effects of trauma in my life. Trauma can rob us of the ability to feel safe with others and to enjoy intimacy (feeling safe to share one’s deepest thoughts and feelings) in our relationships. Life becomes chaotic & out of control, it is hard to set and keep realistic goals even though one is trying hard to change. Shame grows & it is hard to hope. I’m a trauma survivor who's fascinated by the way trauma effects people, and most importantly, the ways in which it can be healed. Did you know that trauma is a brain issue? It is not a character defect or something that happens just to weak or frail individuals. It's also not a life sentence. There are many ways to treat trauma today and put it behind you. I am a wife of 43 years, a mother & grandma whose trauma was repressed/denied for 45 years but I still experienced symptoms as the trauma tried to work itself out. I secretly thought I was crazy and I was scared that people could tell. I credit my faith and God’s tender loving care for the healing I have received, and it's a joy to help others heal too.
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Everyone deserves dignity and respect. My job as a counselor is to listen and provide non-judgmental support for whatever challenges you are facing. I want to work collaboratively with you to set goals and achieve progress toward your well-being. I believe that people have a choice about their behavior, but they are also a product of their environment and experience, influenced by culture and relationships. I work with my clients to raise awareness of their motivations and goals, and to gain control of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I build a therapeutic relationship with clients based on empathy, curiosity, and respect. I celebrate diversity and I advocate for people from all populations, especially those from marginalized and oppressed groups. I am passionate about working with survivors of abuse, children and families, and first responders experiencing secondary trauma. One of my favorite quotes by Maya Angelou summarizes my feelings about counseling: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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