Shelly Messenger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
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Sacramento, CA 95825
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (628) 345-3512
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
I have experience working with culturally diverse populations of people with treatment in both outpatient and inpatient settings, and dealing with disorders such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss and trauma disorders, such as PTSD and Adjustment Disorder. I engage in relaxed, interpersonal dialogue that is focused on engagement and development of rapport. I have a genuine curiosity and interest in people and openly acknowledge the desire and need to learn about you FROM you.
As a therapist, I see myself as a guide with a client-centered approach in which I meet clients where they are at and serve as a partner in the change process. My biggest strength is the experience I have, working for many years in different aspects of social work and counseling.
From my experience I have developed an understanding of many medical and mental health problems and various modalities of treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (which translates to: I believe that your underlying thoughts and beliefs about yourself and the world around you affect how you feel emotionally, which in turn affects how you behave and h
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Shelly Messenger now - (628) 345-3512
Let's Connect (628) 345-3512
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medica
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (P
- Quest
- Sana Benefits
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Shelly Messenger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Email me or call with questions - (628) 345-3512
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW28542 Shelly Messenger
- Attended California State University - Long Beach, MSW, Graduated 2001
- Degree/Diploma from Santa Ana College AA / 1997
- Degree/Diploma from California State University - Fullerton BA / 1999
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shelly Messenger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (628) 345-3512
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Trauma and PTSD
Shelly Messenger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (628) 345-3512
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Shelly Messenger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (628) 345-3512
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Shelly Messenger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (628) 345-3512