Shelley Parrett, MSW, KS | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.87

Average wait time

1.00

Bedside manner

1.00

About Shelley Parrett

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shelley Parrett

Shelley Parrett is an Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri Kansas City, obtained in 2006. Specializing in a wide range of issues including anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and trauma, Shelley is committed to helping clients navigate their mental health challenges with dignity and respect. Her experience spans various mental health settings, such as hospitals, emergency rooms, outpatient care, and court-ordered treatment programs. Shelley employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, alongside assessment tools to address complex issues like depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, and suicidal thoughts. Her approach includes creating safety plans, teaching coping skills, practicing skill work, and trauma processing, aiming to provide a safe space for clients to manage emotional dysregulation. Shelley values the importance of seeing people beyond their circumstances and encourages her clients to adopt this perspective in their healing journey. In her personal time, Shelley enjoys family time, art, writing, and listening to people's life stories, believing everyone has a story worthy of sharing. Her professional journey has sharpened her skills in crisis intervention, allowing her to support clients in gaining new perspectives and coping strategies for a more fulfilling life.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1033418058

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.87

Wait time

1.00

Bedside manner

1.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Shelley Parrett?

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Is Shelley Parrett accepting new patients?

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

Does Shelley Parrett accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Shelley Parrett online?

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What practice does Shelley Parrett work with?

Shelley Parrett works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shelley Parrett?

Shelley Parrett frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shelley Parrett on their profile.

What languages does Shelley Parrett speak?

Shelley Parrett speaks English.

How do patients rate Shelley Parrett in reviews?

31 patients have reviewed Shelley Parrett. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.87/5. They have a 1/5 rating for bedside manner and a 1/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.