About Deb Shell

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute. I work through a family systems lens, factoring in how presenting issues impact all members of a family, even when I work with individuals. I offer a safe space free from judgment and consider race, values, culture, religion, gender, and all intersectionalities of a client’s identity/lived experience when identifying how to support them. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.

I came to this work because I have always been an empathic person who values vulnerability and working towards our best life. I find meaning in connection, relationships and being authentic. It is human to experience pain, confusion, shame, anxiety and these feelings impacts on our daily lives, thoughts, feeling, relationships, and sense of self. It is a privilege to bear witness to my client’s stories, vulnerability and courage.

Having worked as a counselor in a school setting, as well as being a parent that has sat in 504 and IEP meeting, I know how challenging the system can be for parents that are already experiencing great challenges. I can support you in advocating for your child and navigating the system with the hope to get your child the most appropriate accommodations and resources for their specific needs.

I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and stages of life. In addition, I support parents/caregivers and children struggling with:

• Neurodiversity
• Tic Disorders
• Sensory Overload
• Anxiety/Fears
• Depression
• Giftedness
• Social Skills
• Big Emotions
• Challenging Behaviors
• Power Dynamic Struggles
• Resistance
• Gender/Identity
• Transitioning Families/Divorce
• Making Sense of Loss
• Marriage conflict