Shelley Weatherspoon

Hello, I'm Shelley. When a person feels they have lost their way, it is often because they have lost their why. My ideal client is someone who is trying to get back on track, reach goals, and find their why, so they can see their way. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome their struggles and live healthier, happier lives.

I am committed to providing professional, ethical, compassionate, and effective support to anyone who is depressed, angry, frustrated, irritated, stressed, anxious, traumatized, or grieving. My passion lies in empowering others to heal and thrive, one step at a time. I am trained in unique trauma therapy techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal Theory, in addition to traditional talk therapy methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). This diverse training allows me to provide comprehensive and effective mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual treatment for my clients.

I hold an MSW and am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. On the addictions side of my specialty, I take an ‘addiction as trauma’ approach. I believe everyone picks up the first time out of curiosity, but it is that second use that beckons the question of ‘why?’. I am familiar with the 12 steps of recovery for clients suffering from use disorders, whether it be alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex, shopping, gaming, or porn. I am also experienced in helping family members of people dealing with use disorders and the Al-Anon program.

I am married and have three adult children and two grandchildren. I have life experience with aging grandparents/parents and their care, as well as raising kids and grandkids. My life also comes with grief and loving people who identify as addicts, serious medical struggles, and many other challenges life brings along the way, such as PCOS, PMDD, miscarriage, and postpartum depression. I am a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault and am trained as a victim advocate. With a compassionate mind, body, and spirit approach, I am committed to helping individuals heal to be free to live the healthy, happy lives of their dreams.

If you feel that I might be the right fit for you, I invite you to reach out. Let's work together to find your why and see your way.