Shelley Guess, MA, LPC
My mission is to equip and encourage all using the variety of trainings and experiences I've gained through the years.
Areas of Specialty
Trauma Work & Education
Women's Events & Issues
Private Practice Business Development
Technology in Counseling
Christianity & Faith Development
Public Speaking
My Approach
Personal and Professional. Warm and Thoughtful. Confident and Kind. Whether through public platforms or one-on-one interactions, my goal is to stay congruent to my passion of sharing my knowledge and experience with graceful strength.
Professional Background
Experience
- CEO and Founder - Hope Connects Counseling, PLLC
- CEO and Founder - Hope Connects Consulting, LLC
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Trained and Experienced
- IFS (Internal Family Systems) Informed
- Somatic, Polyvagal Theory, and "Bottom Up" Trauma Approaches
- Christian Counseling, Supervision, and Training
- Child and Adolescent Therapist
- Assessment and Intake Specialist - Carrollton Springs Hospital
- Psychology Research Assistant - UT Southwestern Medical Center
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology and Counseling (Anticipated completion 2024)
- Masters of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
- Masters of Arts - Education
- Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
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