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Shannon Kelly(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, LCDC

Texas•Michigan

Trauma- Anxiety - LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics-Clinical supervision-Women's Issues-Life purpose & meaning-

See Shannon's Details for:

Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$120

About Specialties Locations Insurance & Fees

Professional statement

My work blends evidence-based trauma therapy with creativity, movement, and a deep respect for the mind-body connection. I believe healing doesn’t have to feel heavy or rigid to be effective—sometimes it includes curiosity, imagination, laughter, and moments of lightness alongside depth.

I frequently use IFS (Internal Family Systems) because we all have parts of ourselves that carry stories, roles, and wisdom. I also integrate EMDR, and find the combination of EMDR and IFS especially powerful for trauma work. Together, they allow us to process experiences while staying connected, resourced, and embodied.

Sessions may include gentle movement, somatic awareness, tapping, or energy-based practices when helpful. If traditional talk therapy hasn’t worked for you, my approach offers a different doorway—one that honors science and creativity. I bring structure and safety alongside playfulness and humanity, supporting clients in healing in ways that feel more natural, alive, and true to who they are.

Message to clients

Have you ever felt like you’re standing at the edge of change—knowing something more is possible, yet feeling held back by something hard to name? You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. I work with people who are ready for transformation and want support that feels safe, relational, and deeply human.

My approach is grounded in compassion, creativity, and person-centered care. We explore your experiences gently and collaboratively, using imagination, expressive practices, and curiosity to support healing. Along the way, we laugh. Play and lightness are not distractions from the work—they’re part of it. Healing does not have to feel heavy all the time; reconnecting with joy and humor can be profoundly transformative.

My hope is that you leave our work feeling more empowered, resourced, and connected to yourself. Together, we focus on helping you reclaim clarity, self-trust, and possibility, so your life and relationships feel more fulfilling, alive, and aligned with who you truly are.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years

Soul Kind Counseling P.L.L.C, Owner, 2022 - Present

IPS, Clinical Manager of Satellite Services, 2021 - 2022

Fullbrook Center, Therapist, 2020 - 2021

MHDD, Center Director, 2020 - 2021

Kerrville State Hospital, Social Worker III, 2018 - 2020

University of Texas at San Antonio, Masters of Social Work, 2017

University of Texas at San Antonio, Masters of Public Administration, 2013

College of Santa Fe, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1998

Licensure

Texas: 65961 - Michigan: 6801115932

Supervisor: Shannon Kelly(LCSW-S 65961)

Languages

English

Specialties

Trauma - I focus on trauma work that honors the mind–body connection and the wisdom of each client’s lived experience. Together, we work toward healing, restoring safety, and cultivating self-compassion through thoughtful, trauma-informed care.

Anxiety - I work with anxiety and panic disorders by helping clients understand and gently regulate their nervous systems. Using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches, we focus on building internal safety, reducing fear of symptoms, and developing tools that support lasting calm and confidence.

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Clinical supervision - I offer clinical supervision that balances structure with creativity, helping clinicians strengthen skills, expand theoretical integration, and trust their clinical intuition. Supervision is a space for growth, support, and meaningful professional development.

Women's Issues - I work with women who are navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and issues of self-worth. Therapy is a supportive space to reconnect with your inner strength, process past experiences, and cultivate greater self-compassion and confidence.

Life purpose & meaning - Exploring one’s beliefs and values around life purpose, meaning, and spirituality; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Aetna (in-network in TX, MI)
Aetna International (in-network in TX)
Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in TX, MI)
Cigna (in-network in TX, MI)
Optum (in-network in TX)
Oxford Health Plans (in-network in TX)
UMR (in-network in TX)
United Healthcare (in-network in TX, MI)

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions:$120 (60min)
Initial session:$130 (60min)

Therapy Groups

Texas Supervision

Shannon Kelly, LCSW-S, guides LMSWs in forensics, mental health, and trauma, blending CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS with creativity and mindfulness. Bi-weekly Saturday sessions foster growth and licensure readiness.

The Imagination Circle

Women’s Virtual Creative Healing Group. A warm, supportive space to explore, express, and reconnect with yourself and others. Weekly gatherings blend sharing, creativity, imagination, gentle movement for emotional growth, and nervous system ease.