Ohana Family Counseling

Shelly Spencer

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, M.ED. AMFT

(805) 210-8711 

Let's talk... I believe that life challenges, such as relationship issues, communication problems, anger, anxiety, and depression can be managed and overcome. There is hope! There are answers! You can experience happiness in your life, again! My background as a therapist includes working with adults and adolescents who are experiencing crisis in their lives due to past and/or present circumstances. Life transitions, PTSD, bullying, self-harm, grief, unresolved relationship issues, divorce, addiction, and/or mental illness can trigger irrational thinking, negative emotions, and harmful behaviors.

I offer Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems approach to my clients. With CBT, I work with individuals to identify and explore core beliefs about (self, others and the world), thoughts, feelings, and behaviors for the purpose of change and growth. With Family Systems, I counsel the family as a unit. As an option,I offer Biblical counseling.

My hope is that my clients apply the skills they learn to overcome life challenges and experience happiness and good health. I am equipped to offer guidance in this process. In addition to meeting at the office, I am pleased to offer the option of Telehealth therapy to clients who prefer it. I look forward to speaking with you.

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Take the first step to help. Call or Email Shelly Marie Spencer now - (805)210-8711

Qualifications

• Years in Practice: < 2 Years

• School: MA Degree in Clinical Psychology-Marriage and Family Therapy-Azusa Pacific

• Year Graduated: 2015

• License and State: LMFT 108225 California

Finances

• Cost per Session: $120 - $170

• Sliding Scale: Yes

Pay By: American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Accepted Insurance Plans

• Out of Network

Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Additional Credentials

• Degree: Victorious Christian Living Institute / Master in Biblical Counseling

• Year graduated: 2015

• Certificate: Ventura Center for Dispute Resolution / Mediation

• Certificate Date: 2018

Location

1985 Yosemite Avenue 
Ste #230
Simi Valley, California 93063 

Specialties

• Relationship Issues

• Coping Skills

Issues

• Anxiety

• Behavioral Issues

• Child or Adolescent

• Depression

• Divorce

• Dual Diagnosis

• Family Conflict

• Grief

• Life Coaching

• Life Transitions

• Marital and Premarital

• Parenting

• School Issues

• Self Esteem

• Self-Harming

• Spirituality

• Stress

• Trauma and PTSD

• Women's Issues

Mental Health

• Mood Disorders

Client Focus

Faith: Christian

Age

• Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)

• Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)

• Adults

• Elders (65+)

Communities

• Cancer

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

• Christian Counseling

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

• Eclectic

• Family / Marital

• Family Systems

• Reality Therapy

• Structural Family Therapy

• Trauma Focused

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