Shelby Opel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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2 Endorsed
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Shelby Opel, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to fostering resilience and well-being in individuals and families. With extensive experience in child welfare, trauma, anxiety, depression, and family dynamics, Shelby brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to therapy and evaluation. She has dedicated her career to supporting clients through life’s challenges, drawing from her background in child protective services, crisis intervention, youth treatment, private practice, and family court evaluations.
Call or Email Shelby Opel now for a free 15 minute consultation - (720) 776-2941
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Colorado Access
- Health First Colorado
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Victims Compensation
Shelby Opel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (720) 776-2941
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / CSW.09930915 Shelby Opel
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Walden University, MSW, Graduated 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Shelby Opel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 776-2941
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Stress
Shelby Opel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (720) 776-2941
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Animal Assisted Therapy/ Equine Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Shelby Opel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (720) 776-2941
Location
Additional Location
Gentle Giants Therapy & Consulting Center
3489 West 72nd Avenue
Suite 102
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 776-2941