Kathy M. Shelton-Riek, LCSW, NC | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.83

About Kathy M. Shelton-Riek

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Hypnotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Indigenous American or Alaska Native, White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kathy M. Shelton-Riek

Specializes in helping children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics understand their mental health conditions as well as moods, thoughts, and behaviors. Throughout treatment, clients learn healthy habits to take control of their lives and coping skills to manage challenges and problematic situations. Areas of expertise include Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Anxiety, and Depression), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, behavior problems in children and teens, family changes, communication problems, death of a loved one, divorce, separation or marital issues, LGBTQA++, polyamorous relationships, psycho-sexual issues, parent-child conflicts, sibling issues, stressful events or major life transitions, and trauma. A nine-year veteran of the United States Air Force; widow of a 20-year USAF retiree; NC Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Certified in Parent-Child Interactional Therapy through the UNC-Duke Consortium; member of the National Association of Social Workers; Diplomate in Hypnosis and Diplomate in the American Psychotherapy Association (diplomate signifies the highest level of training one can achieve); Board Certified Expert in Forensic Trauma; member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (AAETS). In 1988, completed all requirements for the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists under the supervision of Dr. George Wolcott. Taught college-level classes as an Associate and Adjunct Professor in Social Work, Psychology, and Sociology. Served as interim Human Service Program Director (chair) for Mitchell College, Field Placement Coordinator, and Director at Livingstone College. Owned a private practice from 1993 to 2014 with eight therapists, a psychiatrist, and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Experience also includes Program Director and manager roles for non-profit and for-profit agencies, long-term care consultant, and Director of Psychological Health for the USAF.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Perhaps I can address any concerns you may have by sharing my expectations when working with clients. I expect the development of a psychotherapeutic relationship based on mutual trust, respect, and collaboration. I will depend on you to tell me what is working and what is not as helpful. I value your feedback and will use it to make any necessary changes in our treatment strategies. During the first session, we will spend time gathering information about you. I will be asking you about your mental health history, what you want to get out of therapy, family background, any military history, trauma history, what it was like for you growing up, and what will change in your life look like. In subsequent sessions, we will develop treatment goals, objectives and outcome measures to address how to increase your adaptive coping skills and strengths. I like to share with you the effects of your condition and of issues we are dealing with on the body; to help you learn about your symptoms and how to manage them. I will also share information on how your condition affects the neurochemistry of the brain and neural pathways. I will be sending you worksheets, helpful tips, and other resources. They will be used to help us focus on specific issues such as teaching you new adaptive coping skills and helping you to identify symptoms and triggers.

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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Professional memberships

American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress

NPI number

1316919921

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.83

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Kathy has brought me back to a good place in life and in my head, mentally.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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Is Kathy M. Shelton-Riek accepting new patients?

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What practice does Kathy M. Shelton-Riek work with?

Kathy M. Shelton-Riek works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kathy M. Shelton-Riek?

Kathy M. Shelton-Riek frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kathy M. Shelton-Riek on their profile.