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Kirk Shelton

Therapist(He/Him/His)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Many things in our lives can lead us to reach out when we feel the need for support or help working through challenges. The familiar ways of dealing with life's challenges may no longer be working, but together we can tap into your natural ability to adapt and change. I help my clients reorganize patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting in order to adapt to their present reality and to release the ‘old stuff.’

My approach to therapy

I practice from a strengths-based, person-centered approach, collaborating to work toward my clients' growth and healing. My ‘home base’ is a person-centered approach, though I make frequent use of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based practice to heal from trauma. EMDR is a wonderful tool to address barriers to moving forward rooted in past adversities and traumas.

What you can expect from me

Many of my clients work on trauma and pain they have carried for a long time. I welcome clients from various experiences, particularly those seeking support for trauma, personal growth, and life transitions. My aim is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space to grow in awareness, integration, responsibility, and authenticity. I believe you know yourself best of anyone, whether you fully realize it or not.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Warm, Humorous, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts), BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Park University
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Kansas), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Missouri)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English