Kathyrn Shelton

You don't have to have it all figured out to start. I'm Kathyrn, an LCSW with a Masters in Social Work, and I've spent the last 10 years working with military veterans, after years in local agencies and in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I also work with adults facing PTSD, trauma, anxiety, stress, and substance use. The best way to start is simple: I share a little about why I do this work, then give you space to share what's on your mind, at whatever pace feels right to you.

My approach is to help you feel at ease from the very first conversation. I keep our sessions private and confidential, and I avoid clinical "speak", so our conversations feel natural rather than like an evaluation. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and a strength-based approach, all explained in everyday words. I listen closely to how you see your own situation, your "narrative," since that understanding guides everything we work on together. I'd rather meet you where you are than push you through a script.

Your first session is a conversation, not an evaluation. I'll share a little about myself, ask what brought you in, and listen to how you see your own situation. I use everyday language instead of clinical terms, and I think of my role as a "helper," so it feels like teamwork. You set the pace, I help you look at your options, and you leave feeling at ease and in control of what comes next.