The only way out is through...

Welcome! I'm excited you're here! Life situations can seem dismal and finding the way out can feel daunting. Thank you for thinking enough of yourself to reach out. Asking for help can be hard. It may be that there is something we at GRACE can do to assist. I look forward to taking part in helping you navigate the challenging journeys in your life.
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We believe Life Recovery is available to ALL...

The definition of GRACE is unmerited FAVOR. This translates into: "we can possess (the good) things in life we may not necessarily deserve." Hello...I am a Licensed Professional Counselor committed helping individuals develop healthy coping mechanisms to manage life's more challenging situations. I always tell the story of starting out in the field of corrections and realizing that folks who found themselves entangled in the legal system were not bad people...just people that didn't have the tools to navigate life. This not only intrigued me but made me feel helpless. I felt compelled to go on a quest to find answers to help individuals empower themselves and discover the inner strengths they already possessed that would equip them to deal with life on life's terms. Initially, this quest led me to the field of addictions. I then realized that life's difficulties reached ALL, not just people struggling with addictions. Today, my work focuses on targeting unhealthy/high risk behaviors, habits, beliefs and thought processes for ANYONE. Once identified, an exploration of healthy skills and useful resources is necessary to learn and apply to the individual's life in order to overcome and be victorious. I tell people all the time "There's VICTORY in adversity" and "All pain is purposeful." It is with this understanding and expectation that growth will be uncomfortable, but it is on the other side of those uncomfortable seasons in our lives that we find our strength. I still don't have the answers, but YOU DO! I believe in taking a collaborative approach to help clients reach their goals. So many are in search of healing. It is my belief that each individual has the innate ability to foster their own healing process. Sometimes a little guidance is helpful, a listening ear, a coach, some encouragement or validation perhaps? Everybody needs somebody...GET YOUR LIFE BACK TODAY!!! If you are interested in scheduling a consultation with me, please send an appointment request. <!-- Professional verification provided by Psychology Today --> <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/786337" class="sx-verified-seal"></a> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://member.psychologytoday.com/verified-seal.js" data-badge="11" data-id="786337" data-code="aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucHN5Y2hvbG9neXRvZGF5LmNvbS9hcGkvdmVyaWZpZWQtc2VhbC9zZWFscy9bQkFER0VdL3Byb2ZpbGUvW1BST0ZJTEVfSURdP2NhbGxiYWNrPXN4Y2FsbGJhY2s="></script> <!-- End Verification -->
Shelly Atkinson
LPC/S-C, LAC-A, AADC, CS-IP

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Abuse Survivors
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Codependency
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Drug Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Work Stress
  • Women's Issues
  • Women's Health
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Substance Use
  • Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Self-Harming
  • Relationship Issues
  • Personality Disorder

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Narrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychotherapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Recovery and Empowerment
  • Seeking Safety

Fees

  • Fee Description: $75 - $150
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