Shelly Werts, LCSW, Mental Health Therapist, 500 ERYT Plus Senior Level 5 with YAI

Shelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, U.S. Navy Veteran, Warrior Goddess Training Facilitator, Women's Empowerment Facilitator, Yoga Teacher, Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, Vaginal Steam facilitator, Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Sound Healing Facilitator, and Reiki Practitioner. Shelly has been working in the mental health field for over 28 years in a variety of settings, and has been working as a therapist since 2006. Shelly's focus is on women's health/empowerment, holistic wellness, and general mental health, infusing Ayurveda and holistic health when working with clients. Shelly provides Ayurvedic Wellness Coaching, Reiki, teaches Yoga, provides meditation and sound healing, leads women support circles, and facilitates a variety of workshops throughout the year. Shelly has been teaching yoga since 2015, has attended a variety of yoga trainings, additionally completing Trauma Centered-Trauma Sensitive Yoga with the Center for Trauma and Embodiment Yoga Program, as well as, Certified Kundalini Rebirthing Facilitator training, with a focus of integrating a trauma-informed lens into yoga classes. Shelly is also a local artist, teaching art to others. Shelly is specifically trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness. “I teach yoga that most levels can enjoy and have been practicing yoga on/off since high school. Working in mental health has provided me an opportunity to examine the human condition. I believe it is important to combine body work with mental health therapy through a variety of modalities. There are many pieces to the bigger picture. Providing an atmosphere that encompasses something for everyone to progress in their individual journey to wellbeing has been my dream and guiding post. Yoga and Reiki have been ways for me to bridge the gap between mental health and physical well-being as a therapist and as a trauma survivor. I believe it is important to listen to what our bodies tell us and to never push oneself beyond your edges. While our services do not offer a cure, they are a means to serenity and peace of body, mind and spirit.”