Shelley Morin Counseling

Introduction: I work with individuals, families and adolescents struggling against anxiety. I specialize in both long-term chronic anxiety, as well as stress, or overwhelm from a specific event or transition (e.g. grief and loss, pregnancy, change of job/career). I believe that spending time with a present, empathetic and compassionate other is a basic human need. As a therapist, I know both how important this need is, and how underfed it can become. Naturally, we attempt to meet this need with friends and family; however, even when surrounded by loved ones, we may find ourselves desiring of something more. This is where finding a counselor suited to you and your personal style can be a good investment of time and energy. Practically, I avoid the rigidity of diagnosis. My job is to see my clients through their masks, and create an experience of authentic connection to cultivate healing and change. I also often use humor in my counseling, but have discovered this is difficult to communicate on a website without sounding disingenuous. (Trust me though; I'm funny!) Educationally, my background balances research-driven and scientifically minded psychology with a holistic, systemic, and presence-based approach to counseling. As I weave this history together, a session may include both a mindfulness-based meditation and a brief educational offering about the brain. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, contact me to arrange a consultation. Our first session together (50 minutes) will be free!