Shelly Bourquin

My communication style

It is imperative to develop rapport with individuals, especially when discomfort is elevated and trust can be depleted. Problem-solving is essential to success, but being an open and judgment-free listener is the first step in building the important therapeutic relationship needed to accept change.

My journey to mental healthcare

After serving in the US Navy and completing college, I began working with children struggling with autism and behavior concerns. I strive to offer a unique approach to mental health and addiction, having worked in crisis intervention, inpatient addiction, and with military and military families.

My goals for you

Learning to forgive others is an important approach to healing, but learning to forgive ourselves is the key to emotional freedom and contentment. Self-reflection, commitment to change, and trusting the process are essential to learning new behaviors, which can have a lasting impact on achieving goals and finding reawakened joy within.

Our first session

It is about listening to your story and understanding the expectations you have for the ongoing process. Determining what the desired outcome is can often be the outline of a positive plan for treatment. Sometimes a new perspective is all that an individual needs to recognize that change is not only necessary but possible.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic, Buddhist, Spiritual