Shelby Alkire, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Shelby Alkire

Focus areas

Anxiety

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Relationship Struggles

Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Life Transition

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Relational

EMDR

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shelby Alkire

Hello! My name is Shelby Chantilly Alkire and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I was trained at Columbia University in the City of New York. I help perfectionistic female millennials feel secure both in themselves & in relationships so that they experience less anxiety and more fulfillment. I help them to stop overthinking so that they can actually ENJOY life! My approach I work with women who are typically struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD showing up negatively in their relationships. I utilize EMDR therapy as a trauma treatment as well as for depression and anxiety. EMDR is a proven modality effective for healing from trauma, depression, and anxiety showing positive therapy outcomes. My focus I typically work with millennial women who want to increase their self-esteem in relationships and stop second-guessing their feelings and emotions. My communication style I'm a very collaborative therapist. I like to create a comfortable, cozy environment where my clients feel safe in expressing themselves but also know they'll be appropriately challenged to see the growth they desire. I like to infuse humor (respectfully!) in sessions to build rapport and connection. I show up ready to work and I want my clients to join me with that same energy. My journey to mental healthcare I do this work because I struggled for a LONG time with depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. I spent a long time self-medicating and using negative coping skills before finally embarking on my own healing journey. This is why I'm particularly effective at what I do - I come from a place of understanding that helps my clients ditch their feelings of shame and instead embrace & accept who they are.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

Columbia University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1790050615

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What practice does Shelby Alkire work with?

Shelby Alkire works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shelby Alkire?

Shelby Alkire frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shelby Alkire on their profile.