Shelley Northrup

Are you exploring your sexual identity, gender, or complexities within ethical non-monogamy and looking for an affirming space? Are you struggling with anxiety, ADHD or executive dysfunction and looking for acceptance and coping skills?Are you seeking support from political overwhelm and anxiety?

Welcome! I am a trauma-informed, strength-focused therapist, with over 10 years of experience, who enjoys bringing humor and creativity in therapy. I enjoy working with adults of a variety of lifestyles and paths and am affirming of all identities, backgrounds, and orientations.

My specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, harmful religious environments and deconstruction, ADHD, AuDH and Autism burnout, life transitions, managing overwhelm and stress with current political events, and providing LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse affirming therapy. I practice from an anti-oppressive framework, inclusive, and sex positive framework.

My aim is to create a supportive, open space where I work with clients collaboratively to create goals for treatment and empower clients towards living a life where they find meaning and purpose. I use an integrative approach with multiple treatment modalities to fit the needs of the client.

Clients will feel supported, validated and understood. They can expect to be provided with skills towards accepting thoughts and emotions, learning how to manage challenging emotions, finding peace in the present moment, and resolving trauma responses and adverse experiences.