Shelly is passionate about helping others by blending their spiritual walk with their mental health. She believes God has gifted her with the spiritual gifts of mercy, discernment & wisdom. She also believes that we all are a work in progress. God has been the most important part of her and her family’s healing and she believes that He is the God of second chances, and that He truly is our hope. She grew up with ties to the rural community and to the city. For fun Shelly and her husband like to spend time with family and friends and enjoy the outdoors. Her husband is a praise and worship pastor at their church and they have adult children.

Shelly received her Master’s degree with honors from Friends University in Marriage and Family Therapy. Shelly is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, practicing in this area since 2005. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Her areas of interest are adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, separation/divorce, grief/loss, chronic illness, and relationship issues. She loves working with women, young adults 18-30, and adults with trauma.