Kirk Shelton, LPC, MO | Psychotherapist

About Kirk Shelton

Focus areas

Anxiety

Emotional Abuse

Childhood Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

EMDR Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Compassion Focused

Existential

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kirk Shelton

My practice is entirely Telehealth at this time. I can work with anyone within Missouri, Kansas, and Florida via Telehealth. I hold a Master’s in Psychotherapy from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, which informs my compassionate and effective approach to care.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Strengths-based and person-centered. I believe you are the expert on yourself, and I want to help tap into yourself for healing. Many things in our lives can lead us to reach out when we feel the need for support or help working through challenges. Many of my clients work on trauma and pain they have carried for a long time. I help my clients reorganize patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting in order to adapt to their present reality and to release "the old stuff". I became a therapist because I knew what it felt like to be preoccupied by something crying out to be "fixed" or "solved". I enjoy working with clients to collaboratively address their challenges. I am myself in session, and I enjoy helping my clients unravel layers that sometimes make it difficult to get in touch with themselves. The therapeutic process begins before I ever speak with a client, and it often takes some courage to reach out. If you are considering therapy, schedule a visit.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I practice from a strengths-based, person-centered approach, collaborating to work toward my clients' growth and healing. I emphasize resilience, self-leadership, and compassion. The familiar ways of dealing with life's challenges may no longer be working, but together we can tap into your natural ability to adapt and change. I welcome clients from a variety of ages and stages, though I particularly focus on older adolescents, young adults, and adults. My "home base" is a person-centered approach, though I make frequent use of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) techniques. I am credentialed for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based practice to heal from trauma, and use it when appropriate.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $145 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $145 for 60 minutes

Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

More information on payments and coverage

I can bill in-network insurance for you. I am in-network with Aetna, BCBS, Humana, and Optum/UHC. For out-of-network insurance plans, I can provide a 'superbill,' which is everything that you would need to put into an envelope in order to pursue reimbursement.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Education and background

Practice names

Integrated Self Counselor LLC

Education and training

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Master's in Psychotherapy

NPI number

1295185296

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Kirk Shelton?

Generally, Kirk Shelton has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kirk Shelton's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Kirk Shelton accepting new patients?

Kirk Shelton generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kirk Shelton's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Kirk Shelton accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Kirk Shelton online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Kirk Shelton using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Kirk Shelton work with?

Kirk Shelton works with Integrated Self Counselor LLC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kirk Shelton?

Kirk Shelton frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kirk Shelton on their profile.