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Shelly Slyker

Accepting New Clients

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Shelly brings a rich background as both a mental health clinician and a former teacher of young children, offering a unique blend of insight, creativity, and care. Her experience in education deepens her understanding of development, emotional regulation, and the power of play and movement in healing. She holds certifications in the Havening Techniques for trauma resolution and the Feldenkrais Method of somatic education. Shelly’s work is also shaped by her connection to nature, which she weaves into therapy to support nervous system regulation and creative expression.

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CLINICAL APPROACH

Shelly embraces a holistic, person-centered approach rooted in warmth, presence, and collaboration. She creates a therapeutic space where clients feel safe to explore patterns, build self-compassion, and uncover their own inner wisdom. Drawing from modalities such as family systems theory, attachment theory, embodied mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic practices, Shelly tailors each session to the client’s unique goals. Nature-informed therapy, art, movement, and play are integrated as needed to support healing and insight. Shelly is trauma-informed and grounded in the belief that true transformation is possible when body, mind, and spirit are engaged with curiosity and compassion.

SPECIALIZATIONS

  • Life Transitions

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Stress Management/Coping Skills

  • Somatic (body) Symptoms

  • Grief and Loss

Client Testimonials

FINANCES

Individual Counseling: initial intake session is $130; subsequent sessions are $110.

Sliding Scale Offered

INSURANCE ACCEPTED

CareFirst

CONTACT

410-567-1117 ext. 708

LOCATION

1012 Dulaney Valley Rd., Towson, MD 21204

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