Shelly Ray, LPC Associate

Hello, I’m Shelly Ray, the owner and founder of Elevate Counseling & Therapy. I have worked with children since 1995, have been invested in education since 2005, and started my counseling journey in 2021. I have experience with school counseling, child and adolescent trauma, and adolescents in the juvenile probation system.

My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and young adults who feel stuck, misunderstood, or disconnected. I also enjoy working with adults of all ages, especially parents wanting to strengthen the parent-child relationship. My ideal clients might be feeling anxious, out of control, frustrated, or just trying to figure out who they are and what they want out of life. Therapy can teach better ways to communicate and cope, create healthy boundaries, manage stress, and find ways to manifest positive and hopeful futures.

I strive to help individuals feel seen, heard, and supported through real, honest conversations in a safe and nonjudgmental space. Therapy can be a calming and grounding way to discover clarity and connection, and to understand yourself. My approach is authentic and rooted in trust, compassion, and growth. When you’re ready, I’ll meet you exactly where you are and help you move toward where you want to be.

My philosophy combines different mental health theories, primarily family systems theory (Bowen), individual psychology (Adler) and choice theory (Glasser). I believe that generational cycles can be broken, and am currently being certified in CBT and DBT.

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