Shelley Ruhlen Ponce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521
Let's Connect (707) 896-3415
I work alongside the client (or clients), helping them to discover their deepest goals. These could be (for example) to attain their dream job, to make relationships flow, or to understand and connect to their environment. This process brings more joy and freedom into their daily lives and assists in removing obstacles along the path.
I offer solution-specific therapy, which helps clients see real results. Those navigating life change and difficulties are welcome, whether in a one-on-one format or as a couple. I offer a warm and confidential space where clients can explore past, present, and future issues, feelings, and events.
I welcome couples, families and individuals (adolescents or adults) and am available for in-person or tele-health sessions. Our office is easy to access and located in Arcata, California. I currently have openings on Wednesdays at 10 or 11:00 and Thursdays at 11:00 or 2:00
Call or Email Shelley Ruhlen Ponce now for a free 15 minute consultation - (707) 896-3415
Let's Connect (707) 896-3415
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $140
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Medi-Cal
Shelley Ruhlen Ponce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (707) 896-3415
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT139952 Supervised by Lisa O'Keefe (California / LCSW77234) Shelley Ruhlen Ponce
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Touro University, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Shelley Ruhlen Ponce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (707) 896-3415
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Teen and Adolescent issues
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Shelley Ruhlen Ponce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (707) 896-3415
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Jungian
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoanalytic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Shelley Ruhlen Ponce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (707) 896-3415
Location
Nearby Areas
Shelley Ruhlen Ponce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (707) 896-3415