My Approach to Helping
Hi, I'm Shelly (sheher), a licensed mental health counselor. I work with adults and couples in Illinois (in person and via telehealth) and in Washington state (via telehealth). My approach combines trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies, such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), mindful cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-sensitive yoga, with depth-oriented and nature-connected practices, including Jungian psychotherapy, eco-grief counseling, mindful self-compassion, and art therapy. I aim to create a supportive space where clients can regulate emotions, process experiences, and move toward meaningful change. With couples, I focus on strengthening communication and resolving conflict to foster deeper, more connected relationships. While I’m not currently accepting new clients, two of the therapists in my group practice, Willow Therapeutic, are.