Meet your new therapist, Shelby!

My approach to our collaboration: I look forward to getting to know all parts of you at the pace that works best for you and your system. I use an anti-oppressive, antiracist-trauma-informed, identity-affirming approach to therapy. I’m an Empath 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, empathy, and kindness while also maintaining cultural humility and accountability to avoid perpetuating the harm that systems in power inflict on exploited populations.

Sitting together, we’ll co-create a space where all parts of you feel understood and cared for. We’ll boost your skills, self-compassion, and resiliency and help you 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 😉 and you should check him out! He’s one of my favorite comedians and seems to be an incredible human.

 

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

How I find ease: Moving my body (I looove Peloton strength classes and going on walks); cooking; watching YouTube (I’ve got my cozy content balanced with some Disney adults!); playing video games (Stardew Valley; Fallout 4; Donkey Kong Bananza) and D&D (currently playing as a Tiefling Sorcerer and a Fairy Bard;, both chaotic good); and reading non-fiction and memoirs. I enjoy 35mm photography and making pottery — I love the slowing down these hobbies offer!

Here’s one of my favorite film photos I’ve shot:

Seraphina and Mu hang out with a pigeon visitor

About Shelby’s fur bbs

a black cat curled up on a blanket

Seraphina, a tiny sweet old 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 (17lbs and long!), a shy, loving, gentle giant!

The professional deets:

    • Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology with a Health Concentration from Northeastern University

    • Bachelors of Science in Psychology and French from the University of Florida

    • 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

    • IFS Level One training with the IFS Institute, expected completion October 2025

    • IFS Online Circle, a 6-month introduction to IFS, completed in September 2023

    • 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

    • Private practice (duh)

    • Adjunct professor for counseling psychology graduate programs

    • A university counseling center

    • Contract supervisor for masters level graduate students

    • Behavioral health insurance company (intensive case manager role)

    • LGBTQIA+ and general adult dual diagnosis partial hospital programs

    • Dual-diagnosis inpatient unit

    • 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