Shelly Grant

My communication style

My intention is always to meet you where you are and to create a safe environment by being non-judgmental, supportive, and encouraging, as well as gently nudging when needed to help you dig deep and move toward your goals. I use validation, Socratic questioning, and even humor when appropriate, all while balancing between acceptance and change.

My journey to mental healthcare

My road to becoming a psychotherapist was organic and resulted in a second career. In graduate school, I had an internship with a psychotherapist; after sitting in on a session for the first time, I knew this was a good fit for me. I consider it a privilege and honor to work with clients and earn their trust; I take this responsibility seriously.

My goals for you

My primary goal is to help you address what brought you to therapy, define or clarify your values, and build a life truly worth living; a life unique to you lived in harmony with those values. My ultimate goal is to work myself out of a job, without rushing, of course, and in total collaboration with you.

Our first session

Research shows the relationship between client and therapist is of utmost importance in the potential for success in psychotherapy. To determine if we are a good fit, we will spend time just getting to know each other, reviewing your intake information, confidentiality, etc., and I will share with you my therapeutic practice philosophy.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic