About Shelly Madan
Focus areas
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Childhood Trauma
Couples Therapy
Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Anxiety Disorder
Counselling For First Responders
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Art Therapy
Dialectical (DBT)
Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Shelly Madan
Hi, I’m Shelly Madan, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, families, and children navigating emotional challenges, relationship concerns, trauma, and life transitions.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. My background includes working with neurodivergent children, as well as providing care across schools, in-home services, telehealth, and in-person settings. I also have experience working with high-risk and court-mandated individuals, which informs my structured and compassionate approach to care.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, relational, and client-centered. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients better understand patterns, regulate emotions, and strengthen relationships.
My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered, understood, and able to move toward meaningful, lasting change.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Working with me is a collaborative and supportive process. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe to share openly and be yourself. Therapy is a partnership—you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to offer guidance, perspective, and practical tools as we work together toward your goals.
I take a client-centered and relational approach, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Our work is tailored to your needs, values, and pace, balancing emotional insight with skills that support regulation, communication, and meaningful change.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. You can expect sessions to be thoughtful, structured, and compassionate, with regular check-ins to ensure therapy feels helpful and aligned with what you’re hoping to gain.
My goal is to help you feel supported, empowered, and more connected to yourself and others. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about building understanding, resilience, and confidence so you can navigate challenges with greater clarity and ease.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My work with clients typically begins with an initial intake session focused on understanding what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, and your goals for treatment. This first phase is also about building trust, safety, and a shared understanding of how therapy can best support you.
From there, we collaborate to identify goals and develop an approach tailored to your needs, values, and pace. Sessions may involve exploring thoughts, emotions, patterns, and relationships, while also building practical skills to support emotional regulation, communication, and coping. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), depending on what is most helpful for you.
Throughout our work, we regularly check in about progress and adjust goals as needed. Therapy is a flexible process that evolves over time. My aim is to provide a supportive, structured space where you can gain insight, strengthen resilience, and develop tools that help you navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $165 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $125 for 53 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- 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 accept the following insurance:
Aetna
Cigna/Evernorth
Magellan
Optum
IEHP
Anthem Medi-Cal
Blue Shield
Molina
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Alliant University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
NPI number
1205787728
How soon can I make an appointment with Shelly Madan?
Generally, Shelly Madan has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Shelly Madan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Shelly Madan accepting new patients?
Shelly Madan generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Shelly Madan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Shelly Madan accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Shelly Madan online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Shelly Madan using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Shelly Madan work with?
Shelly Madan works with Hope Matters Institute.
What are common reasons for patients to see Shelly Madan?
Shelly Madan frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shelly Madan on their profile.
What languages does Shelly Madan speak?
Shelly Madan speaks English.