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Shelby DeBord(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
TexasCaliforniaNevada
Borderline personality disorder- Existential crisis & challenges-Medical professionals' mental health- Trauma-Women's issues-Emotion regulation-

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Professional statement

Shelby DeBord is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth services is Texas, California and Nevada. She works with motivated individuals 18+ who are ready to create change for themselves. She specializes in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and EMDR to clients who struggle with trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety and overall life stress. Many of her clients are individuals who may be successful high achievers in their careers but struggle to let go of control affecting their personal relationships, finding themselves in repeated patterns of toxicity or struggle with imposter syndrome. She is particularly sensitive and passionate about serving misunderstood populations like those with Borderline Personality Disorder or Sex workers.

Shelby’s approach is rooted in a combination of a humanistic therapy style that focuses on free will to make choices and be accountable for oneself, human potential and self discovery. She provides practical solution focused strategies and tangible tools that her clients can use in everyday life while intentionally looking at each sector of her clients life as a whole ecosystem that affect the clients overall well being looking at mental health from a holistic interconnected lens (Social health, physical health, spiritual health, emotional health, career health etc) all different parts that make up and affect a humans well being; helping her clients to bring balance to their lives.

Shelby’s first priority starting with a new client is to make sure they feel a welcoming warmth that makes them feel safe and to make them laugh to remind clients therapy doesn’t have to be scary! She welcomes people from all walks of life with an open mind and non-judgmental heart and makes it a priority to be quickly responsive to inquiries or questions so new potential clients don’t feel ignored.


Message to clients

It can be really nerve wracking to find a therapist wether you are new to therapy and its your first time, exhausted from not finding the right fit, or frustrated because no one has bothered to call you back- i make it a priority in my 15 minute consultations to try to put all those fears to rest and if I’m not the right fit, to at least provide a direct referral to someone who i know you might be a good fit for! I hope to provide a therapy experience that you can look back on one day as feeling a genuine human connection, productive, empowering and even fun at times! I believe part of the healing is about not shaming our messy parts and reworking the relationship we have with our emotions. Sometimes you might just need a good scream, I will happily embrace that very human instinct with you and lets scream into a pillow together, then process how to feel safe in your body-embracing the raw emotion and learn how to soothe it instead of reject (yes both can exist!).

You will get into therapy the effort you put in, there will be “homework” at times outside of session that is practical in nature. I have a direct communication style that is also compassionate to balance the message I hope to model of personal empowerment and self compassion for my clients.


Licensure

Texas: 112638 - California: 118424 - Nevada: 11411-C

Languages

English

Specialties

Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and destructive behaviors; development of coping strategies for uncomfortable emotions or situations; skills for emotional identification and regulation.

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman

Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (55min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week