Marie Shelton

My name is Marie Shelton. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC and an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist. Although I specialize in using EMDR and some therapeutic art techniques / guided drawing to help my clients reprocess traumatic memories, I adjust my approach to fit each of my clients' individual needs. While I am always striving to be warm and validating of my clients' experiences I also am able to give them direct feedback to challenge them to grow further and heal on a deeper level. I incorporate client centered therapy and mindfulness as well as CBT into my therapy sessions with my clients. While I do teach my clients healthy, effective coping skills to manage difficult emotions, I encourage them to go deeper to discover the roots of their difficulties in order to heal what has resulted in the symptoms. In other words I want to help my clients thrive not just cope.

I adjust my therapeutic approach according to my individual clients' needs. I specialize in trauma reprocessing using EMDR and art therapy / guided drawing which is a body focused trauma informed technique. I accept my clients were they are and encourage them to do the same.

During our first session I aim to listen attentively and discover what my clients' struggles are and what they are coming to therapy for. I encourage them to share their history with me and work on developing rapport with them. Together we explore what the best approach for treatment will be.