Meet your new therapist, Shelby!
My approach to our work: I use an anti-oppressive, antiracist trauma-informed, identity-affirming approach to therapy. I’m empathic and collaborative, bringing my authentic self to our work. I'm a naturally curious and reflective person with a strong desire for learning and growing. I'm dedicated to treating people with respect, authenticity, and compassion while also maintaining cultural humility and accountability, and avoiding perpetuating the harm that systems of power inflict on exploited populations.
Our work together will be collaborative, and we’ll co-create a space where you feel understood and cared for. We’ll build your skills, boost your self-compassion and resiliency, and foster a stronger relationship to your Self.
About me: I’m a Gemini ☀️ & 🌙 and a Virgo ⤴️. I’m a righty, an Empath, a late-bloomer queer, and an outgoing introvert. ADHD is my super power. I love tattoos and have lost count of how many I have. I’m mamma to three cats who occasionally make an appearance in sessions!
How I find ease: Working out (I looove Peloton strength classes); practicing yoga and meditation (when I remember to!); cooking; playing video games (Stardew; Fallout 4; Starfield) and D&D (currently playing as a Tiefling Sorcerer, a Half-Elf Druid Monk, and a Fairy Bard; all chaotic good); and reading non-fiction and memoirs. I enjoy shooting 35mm photography and making pottery, too. I love the slowing down these hobbies offer!
Here’s one of my favorite film photos:
Seraphina and Mu get up-close with a pigeon
about Shelby’s fur bbs
As of June 2024, welcome bb Axel! He’s a very playful and loving cat who enjoys waking me up at 5am for cheek rubs.
Seraphina, a tiny sweet older girl who is totally my partner’s baby.
Mula (“Moo”/”Mu”) & his bruddah Luca. Luca sadly passed away on March 29th, 2024. They were best buddies and loved each other so much, and we’re so thankful little Luca lives on in Moo!
The professional deets:
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts since January 2014. License #8708
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maine since July 2022. License #CC6740
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in New Hampshire since June 2023. License #2657
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York since November 2022. License #012979
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania since August 2022. License #PC014758
Licensed Mental Health Counseling in Rhode Island since November 2024. License #MHC01774
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin since October 2024. License #11357 - 125
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy training with the EMDR Institute. January and April 2022; EMDRIA Certification October 2023.
Member of EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), August 2022
Broken/Whole: A Positive Psychology Approach to Building Resilience in Clients (training). September - November 2019
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Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology with a Health Concentration from Northeastern University, May 2011
Bachelors of Science in Psychology and French from the University of Florida, May 2008
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Reiki II certification with Emily Peterson Healing, virtual. May 2020
Reiki I certification with Arlington Reiki Associates, Arlington, MA. April 2019
Yin Yoga certification with Emily Peterson Healing, Brookline, MA. November 2018
The New School of Yogic Arts 200-hour yoga teacher certification, Brookline, MA. February 2018
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga weekend intensive with David Emerson and Dr. Elizabeth Hopper PhD, The Trauma Center at JRI, Brookline, MA. January 2018
Yoga as Therapy for Depression & Anxiety with Soulful Yoga Therapy, South Boston Yoga, Boston, MA. January 2017