Shelbie Sullivan Gorman, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
Mental Health Therapist

My philosophy on therapy is best described as working together to rebuild your garden. Perhaps the previous conditions have dried out the dirt; the plants or flowers that once thrived are wilted; maybe there wasn’t enough protection against the elements. To rebuild, we prioritize an opportunity for you to revitalize your garden and collect new resources for growth. We will plant new seeds that encourage you to explore a value aligned way of living.

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I believe people harbor their own innate resilience, and with support, it is possible for you to emerge from struggles with authenticity and confidence. I value openness, non-judgement, and empowerment to help facilitate the therapeutic relationship. Although therapy takes work and dedication, I believe it also deserves to be a space for laughter, celebration, and joy.

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I ground myself clinically in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), while being informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Attachment and Somatic-based practices. I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention when we are exploring OCD. I explore concerns through a lens of trauma, loss, and transition all while integrating existentialism, self-compassion, and narrative approaches.

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Sometimes the biggest act of kindness we can offer ourselves is acknowledging when we need extra support and giving ourselves the permission to accept it.