My Approach to Helping
Shelby Pearce is a dedicated mental health professional with 5 years of experience in community mental health for adults and adolescents. Shelby specializes in a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), postpartum challenges, LGBTQIA+ matters, bipolar, substance use, trauma, relationship and familial challenges, grief, and work-life balance. Shelby is passionate about providing individualized therapy tailored to everyone’s unique challenges and creating an open and empathetic space. Shelby holds a Master of Science in Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. Utilizing person-centered therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family-focused therapy, trauma-focused CBT, mindfulness, existential therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Shelby's superpower lies in her cultural competency, ensuring a personalized, supportive, and inclusive therapeutic experience for every individual she works with. In the intricate journey of life, challenges often feel relentless. Shelby understands the weight of your unique experiences and is here as a compassionate ally, ready to listen and support you. Reach out to Shelby to explore how you can develop techniques and skill sets to navigate and overcome life's hurdles.