Shelly Wiewiora, LPC received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Central Michigan University and a Master’s degree from Western Michigan University. Shelly has been working in the human service field her entire professional life and has been providing therapy services since 2006. Shelly is considered a generalist therapist, providing counseling to all those in need and has helped others with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, emotional dysregulation, behavioral struggles, OCD symptoms, anger issues, relationship struggles and other mental health and emotional challenges. Shelly has a special interest in working with people who have experienced trauma in their lives and has received specialized training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Shelly’s approach with people is to meet them where they are at in their personal journey, giving them the tools to manage and overcome life challenges as well as improve their overall quality of life.

Shelly is trained in CBT (Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Empathic Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy. Shelly uses her therapeutic skill sets to best meet the needs of every individual she works with, offering a sound holistic approach. Shelly strives to develop a caring, trusting relationship with her clients and incorporates, humor, empathy, compassion, affirmations, gentleness and honesty with everyone she works with.

To set up an initial appointment with Shelly, please call our office at 616.607.4476 or email Amanda@startandassociates.com

To contact Shelly for other reasons, please call her directly at 231.286.6077 or e-mail Shelly@startandassociates.com