Meet your new therapist, Shelby!

My approach to our collaboration: I can’t wait to get to know you and hear your story from your POV. I use an anti-oppressive, antiracist-trauma-informed, identity-affirming approach to therapy. I’m empathic and bring 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 in power inflict on exploited populations.

We’ll co-create a space where you feel understood and cared for. We’ll boost your skills, self-compassion, and resiliency and foster a stronger relationship with your Self.

Me and Jacob Wysocki at Dropout Live in Boston in January 2025 — if you know who he is, yay! If you don’t, I forgive you ;)

 
 

About me: I’m a Gemini ☀️ & 🌙 and a Virgo ⤴️. I’m a righty, an Empath, a late-bloomer queer (in sexuality and gender), and an outgoing introvert. ADHD is one of my superpowers. I love tattoos and have lost count of how many I have. Dropout and cozy YouTubers are my comfort food. I’m mamma to three cats (who occasionally make appearances 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 aTiefling 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

a black cat curled up on a blanket

Seraphina, a tiny sweet older girl who is totally my partner’s baby.

a black and white cat lying on its back on a geometric rug

bb Axel! He’s a very playful and loving cat who enjoys waking me up at 5am for cheek rubs.

Mula (“Moo”/“Moomoos”) is our big boy (16lbs and long!), a shy, loving, gentle giant!

The professional deets:

    • 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 Counselor in Rhode Island since November 2024. License #MHC01774

    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin since October 2024. License #11357 - 125

    • 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

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy training with the EMDR Institute. January and April 2022; EMDRIA Certification October 2023.

    • Broken/Whole: A Positive Psychology Approach to Building Resilience in Clients (training). September - November 2019

    • 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