Shelby Schiller

I employ a holistic approach to therapy, drawing from various evidence-based methods to heal from trauma, blending EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, a gentle body-based therapy for trauma healing. I may also incorporate contemplative practices (mindfulness and meditation), expressive therapies, psychodynamic, and cognitive therapies (CBT, ABT, ACT), depending on your individual needs.

Throughout my career, I’ve been captivated by the transformative power of psychotherapy in helping clients overcome challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. My specialization lies in assisting clients navigate life transitions, coping with grief and loss, and processing or healing from trauma. Therapy fosters well-being when it enables clients to tap into their unique strengths and internal resources. My commitment to my clients is to build a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship. The outcomes of this approach include improved mood and energy, healthier interpersonal functioning, motivation, self-acceptance, and creativity.

If you frequently feel overwhelmed, struggle in your relationships, or resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms to manage life’s stressors, or if your current coping skills seem to be ineffective, it is possible to reconnect with yourself, experience your emotions in healthier ways, and cultivate intimacy and balance within your life. You can learn to trust yourself and create space for meaningful relationships. By doing so, you can harness these messages to cope in healthier ways and embrace the positive aspects of your life.

Trauma often manifests as relationship challenges, intense emotions, or low self-worth, and maintains your body in a state of constant survival or chronic nervous system activation. By working together, and with your nervous system, we can negotiate healing and help you to live a life of greater connection and freedom. My approach is insightful and direct and I have found that my style is well-suited to helping people find direction and gain clarity from past traumas and oppressive societal messaging. Additionally, clients have told me that my style of relating comes across as very authentic, conversational, and supportive.

I acknowledge that people are not their experiences nor their behaviors; however, people create core beliefs about themselves based on these experiences which drive their emotions and behaviors. You already have the answers you seek and my role is to create a safe atmosphere so that those answers may emerge.

If you are feeling a spark of hope, this may be the sign you’re ready to take the next step and work on your healing journey. I encourage you to reach out and schedule a free 15-minute consultation call.