Helping with life's journey

Empowering change and growth on an

emotional, mental and spiritual level

Shelly Gray Counseling Services, LLC

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My goal as a therapist is

to meet you right where you are in life’s journey

Safe place without judgement

I strive to create a safe place where you are accepted unconditionally; a place where you don’t have to fear being open about your present struggles, your past hurts or fears of the future.

We all can use a little help at times

Everyone experiences difficulty in their life, even the strongest of us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent or unhappy at times. There is always hope.

Trusting partner

Trust is essential in a relationship. I will work to gain your trust as we build a relationship and partner on your journey together. I will take time to understand you and the reason you chose to seek help. We will explore your needs and develop goals for our time together.

Help that is specific to your needs

Based on your goals I will provide insight and assist you in learning or refining life skills utilizing evidenced based counseling methodology. I will help you manage whatever life throws at you and how to do it successfully.

I believe you have the strength not only to survive but to thrive

Our time together will be about you and for you

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About Me

I have personally experienced the benefits of mental health therapy as I journeyed through my own personal struggles and difficult circumstances. In therapy I began to understand where my emotional wounds originated and how they continued to impact my life. I was empowered through emotional healing and learning new ways to make positive changes in my life. It is through my brokenness and healing that I developed a sincere desire to help others become empowered to make changes in their emotional and mental health to help them live the life that they desire.

My Christian faith is important to me. Professionally, I respect and value all individuals and work diligently to understand each person that walks through my door. Non-Christian and non-religious clients will feel accepted and safe when working with me. It is my goal to see my clients live balanced and healthy lives.

I am married and have 3 children and 1 adorable grand daughter. I love spending time with my family, having "me" time at the gym, traveling and reading for continued learning.

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Business Administration, UNO

Master's Degree-Community Counseling, UNO

License

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) #3556

National Certified Counselor (NCC) #33197

Associations and Memberships

American Counseling Association (ACA) Member

Gottman Institute Level 1 Certification

Certified EMDR Therapist

Brainspotting Therapist

Counseling services

Counseling Services

Client Focus
Late teens to Adults
Individuals and Couples

Areas of Practice

Life Adjustments and Transitions

Anxiety

Attachment

Boundary

Communication

Depression

Developmental and Early Childhood Trauma

Emotional Regulation

Family of Origin

PTSD and Complex PTSD

Relationships

Self-esteem/Insecurity

Stress Management

Trauma

Counseling Methodology
As human beings we all have a story/past that impacts and plays out in our present experiences. We are born with emotions and a need to connect on various levels with our primary caregivers. We are completely dependent on our primary caregivers and others in our lives for emotional and physical survival. When our emotions are bigger than our capacity to manage them, our bodies perceive the experience as trauma which keeps us stuck in maladaptive patterns of coping. We need to understand our inner experience, to embrace it and to effectively manage emotions to become the best version of ourselves. I will take the time to help you understand your inner experience from a neurobiological perspective and how it impacts our daily life, learn new coping skills and where appropriate work to resolve the underlying issues that keep you from thriving.

Brainspotting
EMDR
Internal Family Systems
Neurobiology
Poly-Vagal Theory
Autonomic Nervous System
Mindfulness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

It would be an honor and privilege to help you take the next steps toward
your journey of healing

I offer in person and tele-health sessions*
*Please be sure to verify your benefits for tele-health sessions as they may be vary from your in person benefits.

I am not accepting new clients at this time.
You are welcome to check back on my website to see if any openings have become available.

APPOINTMENTS
(402) 312-8583

My office is located in the
South Atrium Building
New Leaf Therapy Associates Suite
11308 Davenport Street
Omaha, NE 68154
shellygraycounseling@gmail.com

Fees
I accept cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, Health Savings Accounts, and
Flex Spending Plans.

I am an in-network provider with Aetna,

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

(Network Blue, Premier Select Blue Choice,

and CHI Network Blue)
Cigna, Midlands Choice,

and UMR

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