Donetta Shelby

Depression and anxiety affects the lives of millions of Americans. The impact on your daily functioning can be pervasive, often keeping you from being your best self in all areas of life. You may find yourself feeling discouraged or overwhelmed when it comes to reducing the symptoms of depression anxiety. You’ve probably tried everything from self-help books, to church, to meditation, or even self-medicating. In the end, the lack of results left you feeling hopeless and maybe even worthless, attributing all the blame to yourself. Allow me to shift that blame to the disorder and not you. There are many different causes for depression and anxiety disorders to include chemical imbalance, trauma, interpersonal conflict, genetics, and grief. Just as there are many causes for depression and anxiety, there are also many solutions. Together, we will work to identify the root cause of your depression/anxiety symptoms and develop strategies to reduce them. There is hope. You can heal.

As both a counselor and a survivor, I believe that we all have the innate strength and resilience to bounce back from any obstacle we face. Sometimes, we just need an unbiased, listening ear and a safe space to process our concerns in a healthy and effective manner. Other times, it is our problem-oriented thinking that pose a barrier between the life we want and the life we have. With my assistance as your facilitator, we will identify your strengths and develop solutions to the issues that prevent you from functioning at your highest level. When you shift your mindset from problem-oriented to solution-focused, you’d be surprised at just how happy you can be. What’s preventing you from making that shift?