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 continue to learn ways to use an antiracist-trauma-focused, identity-affirming approach to life and therapy. I’m a naturally curious and reflective person with a strong, nerdy desire for learning and growing and I bring my authentic self to our work. I'm dedicated to treating people with respect, empathy, and kindness while also expanding cultural humility and maintaining accountability to avoid perpetuating the harm that systems in power inflict on marginalized 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!
How I will energetically greet all parts of you, with their consent, of course! 😂
Yes, I am a Disney adult, and meeting Baymax at Disneyland in 2025 was definitely a highlight.
Sometimes I cosplay as matcha (jk)
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 (think ghosts and found footage), 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 love Peloton strength classes and going on walks); cooking new recipes; building LEGO sets; watching YouTube (I’ve got my cozy content balanced with some Disney adults!); playing video games (Stardew Valley; The Outer Worlds 2; 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 babies
Seraphina, a tiny sweet old girl (18yo!) who is totally my partner’s baby.
bb Axel (left) and Sabrina, the sweetest little snuggle bugs!
Mula (“Moo”/“Moomoos”) is our big boy (16lbs and long!), a shy, loving, gentle giant!
The professional deets:
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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
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts: #8708
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maine: #CC6740
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in New Hampshire: #2657
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York: #012979
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania: #PC014758
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island: #MHC01774
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin: #11357 - 125
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Currently pursuing IFS Certification
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level One training with the IFS Institute, completed October 2025
IFS Online Circle, a 6-month introduction to IFS, completed 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
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Private practice (duh)
Adjunct professor for counseling psychology graduate programs
University counseling centers
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
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Member of EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
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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
