Alison Shelton

LCSW, ADS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Acudetox Specialist

$160 / 55-minute session (Sliding Scale Available)

Fields of Specialization:
Trauma, PTSD & CPTSD
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Depression
Self-Esteem
Relationship Issues
Family of Origin Issues
Adolescents & Adults
EMDR
IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Somatic Healing
Chronic Illness
Medical board licensed in 5 NP Acupuncture

Insurances in Network:
United Healthcare (Optum, UHC)
Aetna
Whole Foods Insurance

I work great with...

People who are at any point within their healing journey with trauma they have experienced.
Those who might struggle with negative self talk or criticism.
Clients interested in EMDR
Individuals who are wanting to make a change that aligns more truly to their values or goals.
Somatic release methods like 5NP (5 Needlepoint Protocol) an auricular (ear only) acupuncture intervention that helps to reduce anxiety, depression, insomnia, and trauma symptoms
Integrative holistic approach to mental health using evidence based treatments
People interested in Internal Family Systems and Neurobiological frameworks

Style & Approach

Clients often say they feel safe sharing the parts of their story they’ve never told anyone—while also feeling uplifted as we uncover the incredible strength that’s helped them survive. Walking alongside you as you explore your pain is a sacred privilege, and I approach that shared space with warmth, kindness, and compassion.

Together, we’ll focus on what you want to get out of this experience, always honoring that you are the ultimate expert on your life. My goal is to create a space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels right for you.

Some of the approaches I Use...

Client-centered
LGBTQ+ affirming
Sex and body positive
EMDR trained
Mindfulness
Somatic Techniques
Internal Family Systems & Integrating “parts” work into EMDR

Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solution-Focused
Trauma Informed
Unconditional Positive Regard
5NP Acupuncture
Anti-racist

Fun Facts

My favorite outdoor activity is...almost any outdoor activity, just give me any type of forest bathing opportunity and I'm happy.

My favorite Austin activity is...a classically Austin thing to--going to see any live performance, faves being live music or comedy.

Self-care for me is... when I am truly listening to what my body is needing, and doing that, the hardest one for me can be taking the ~rest~ time it's asking for.

Undergrad–University of Texas at Austin (2017) B.A. Psychology Minor Social Work

Graduate–University of Texas at Austin (2021) Masters of Science in Social Work (MSSW)

Education

Professional

EMDR trained and currently working towards certification
Certified Trauma and Grief provider via The Hackett Center for Mental Health
Texas Medical Board licensed as an Acudetox Specialist in 5 Needlepoint Protocol
Over 5 years of clinical experience as a clinician for adolescents with complex trauma
Integrated Treatment of Complex Trauma for Adolescents (ITCT-A) Trained
Trained in neurobiological framework of trauma
Training facilitator on Complex trauma for residential treatment facility

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