Therapists in Nacogdoches County, TX

Therapy is hard work. Going to therapy for the first time or the hundredth time can be scary. Finding a therapist who fits with your needs and desires is crucial to a healthy and successful therapeutic experience. As an approachable, person-centered therapist, I support my clients in working on goals that YOU design. Through an integrative and holistic approach, my style is to guide you in navigating the roads of life challenges, mood concerns, medical conditions, relationships, severe mental illness, and other life issues.

At Connections Counseling & Psychological Services, we get it – life throws curveballs. Whether you're dealing with a child's challenging behavior, wrestling with anxiety, depression, or a tough life event, or just need help with relationship stuff, we can help. If you're aiming to reclaim your life, find empowerment, and get mental clarity, our journey together will help you sort through the emotional twists and turns, paving the way for positive change and a more balanced, fulfilled life. Let's tackle this adventure together!

I believe in people’s ability to achieve positive change or improve their lives whether in disposition, behavior, attitude, or perhaps to better understand and manage other, more complex life issues. In either case, I look forward to being a part of helping individuals, couples, families, and children in our community.

With over 19 years of experience providing a broad range of mental health services, my current practice strongly emphasizes providing therapeutic interventions for children with behavioral and emotional challenges, while also welcoming the opportunity to work with families, individuals and couples needing counseling services. Over the course of my career, I have gained experience in many elements of the mental health field. Some of those include clinical intake, general counseling, marital counseling, crisis intervention, crisis management, facilitating psychoeducational groups, and child behavior management.

The best way to reach me is email. Sexual and identity issues reach to the core of who you are as an individual. Your family and friends likely have no clue that you're struggling, or what you're struggling with. You are not alone. It's time for you to take the next step in healing. Your experience is tailored to fit your goals.and what you want to work on in session. This judgement-free environment is focused to provide you a safe and affirming healing relationship while addressing the root causes of your issues. You will not be pressured to change your beliefs or lifestyle. You will be affirmed as a person.

Life is complex and so are you. At Whole Again Counseling + Wellness, we understand that each of us responds differently to our experiences, our relationships, and our emotions. Our whole-person, integrated approach focuses on your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. We offer wellness services in mental health counseling, movement, spirituality and relational support. Together, we can guide and support you to weave a tapestry of wellness throughout your heart, mind, body and soul. Isn’t it time you were whole again?

Helping you find creative solutions to life's problems.

When life just becomes overwhelming and you have no clue how to get things under control, we're here to help you. Your relationships aren't going well...your feelings threaten to drown you...people in your life expect more than you can give...you don't know what to do to help your kids...it all feels like too much. What you want is some peace in your life, but you just can't figure out how to find the peace you know you need.

Shelby specializes in PTSD, sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety and depression, and identity related issues. Specifically, she applies a person-centered approach with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help clients navigate the emotional complexities of trauma.