Relational & Depth-Oriented Mental Health.

Offering relational psychodynamic therapy and supportive services in Oregon & Washington.

Dr. Shelby is passionate about entering into the depths and carving out an intentional space that cultivates curiosity and authentic connection. As a relational psychodynamic therapist, Dr. Shelby’s approach to therapy focuses on long-term transformational change through the context of relationship. She engages her patients with a balance of acknowledging suffering and challenging difficult patterns to facilitate each persons own unique healing.

Dr. Shelby prioritizes the authenticity of the moment, attending to and unlocking conscious and unconscious patterns of how we relate to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. She utilizes a soft but direct approach to explore with each patient what it means to increase awareness into their own needs, wants, and to increase agency in their own lives.

In therapy, she values curiosity and spontaneity, a desire to reflect, and the uniqueness of being truly present with one another. Dr. Shelby’s approach is typically a good fit for individuals who are interested in developing a longer term treatment and commitment or for those desiring more from therapy.

A Compassionate Approach

Find Your Therapeutic Fit.

The therapeutic relationship is vital in providing you with a safe and secure space to heal.

Dr. Shelby provides a free 20 minute consultation call to invite you to ask your key questions, share your hopes for therapy, and hear more about her approach to make sure it feels like the right fit before you schedule your first session.

  • First things first, we'll start with a free consultation phone call to get to know one another, answer your key questions, and make sure it feels like the right fit. If you decide its a ‘'yes,” you and Dr. Shelby will pick a day and time to schedule your intake session. In between your consult call and that intake session you will receive access to your patient portal where you’ll complete your intake questionnaire as well as sign and have access to information regarding policies, patient rights, privacy and confidentiality, and other required documentation.

  • Psychodynamic therapy is a relational evidence-based approach derived from Psychoanalytic theory.

    This approach emphasizes present emotion, being known in relationship, increasing insight into personal history, and an exploration of conscious and unconscious patterns with curiosity.

    Psychodynamic therapy is often longer-term and depth-oriented.

  • Dr. Shelby is licensed and treats residents in Oregon and Washington state for individual and relational therapy. However, Dr. Shelby's psychoeducational workshops are open to all.

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