Alison Shelton
LCSW
Social Worker
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She/Her/Hers
Alison
is not accepting new counseling clients at this time.
$150 / 60-minute session
Private Pay
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Discounted Session Rates
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Whole Foods Insurance
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United Healthcare/Optum
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BCBS
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Aetna
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PTSD
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma
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Self-Esteem
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Relationship Issues
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Family of Origin Issues
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Adolescents
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Adults
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Anxiety & Panic Attacks
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Difficult Emotions
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EMDR
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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.
Style & Approach
Clients describe me as someone who is safe enough to hold the experiences that they have never told anyone about while also being able to uplift the beautiful strength that helped them survive. To walk beside someone as they explore the depths of their pain is a sacred position, and come to that shared space with warmth, kindness and compassion. I work with you to explore exactly what you are hoping to get out of this space, honoring that you are the only expert in your own life.
Some of the approaches I Use...
- Client-centered
- LGBTQ+ affirming
- Sex and body positive
- EMDR trained
- Anti-racist
- Mindfulness
- Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused
- Trauma Informed
- Unconditional Positive Regard
Fun Facts
My favorite outdoor activity is hiking.
I get way too excited about rocks and minerals!
My favorite Austin activity is going to see live music.
Self-care for me is when I am truly listening to what my body is needing, and doing that.
I love 90s hip hop music because it can empower and give voice to those historically marginalized.
Education
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)
Professional Experience
- EMDR Trained
- Trauma and Grief Certified
- Over 3 years of clinical experience as a clinician for adolescents with complex trauma
- Integrated Treatment of Complex Trauma for Adolescents (ITCT-A) Trained
- Neurobiological understanding of trauma trained
- Training facilitator on Complex trauma for residential treatment facility
Alison
is not accepting new counseling clients at this time.
