Shelly Overgaard

Hi, I'm Shelly. My pronouns are she/her. I'm here to help.​

 

I am passionate about helping you achieve your full potential through identifying barriers, being honest with yourself, and providing opportunities and choices to live the life you want to work for. Working with depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem and care are of special interest to me. In my nearly 20 years in the social work field, I’ve worked with a broad range of clients from pre-schoolers to the elderly, and I now focus on adults age 18 and up. I’ve helped homeless teen parents, boys and girls, men and women, people who weren’t sure who they were and people fighting to be recognized for who they are.  I have a special interest in young adults who are making transitions to college, real life, and adulthood. I am a safe space for all LGBTQIA+ and welcome transgender individuals and continue to increase my education on gender issues and resources. I support women's issues, building self-efficacy, and addressing issues that are relevant and important to you.

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I work from an eclectic method, using mostly the Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic approach: thoughts and feelings influence behavior, and vice versa. I also use Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing to better understand what makes you ...you.  I base my technique from a trauma-informed care perspective. During sessions, I may use analogies, diagrams, psychoeducational resources, physical movement, mind-body connection, community resources, fidgeting and snacking. I will challenge, support, encourage, and offer alternate perspectives.