Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
As a licensed therapist in Michigan with over three decades of experience working with children of all ages. Although most of my experience has been in the school setting, I have helped many adults navigate the challenges and nuances of life. My practice focuses on helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief, and self-esteem issues.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy that centers on understanding each person’s unique journey. My work emphasizes healing through improved communication, addressing social isolation, exploring life purpose, and developing robust coping strategies for stress and emotional challenges.
My therapeutic approach is particularly attuned to supporting older adults, individuals experiencing workplace stress, caregiving challenges, and those working through significant life transitions like divorce or separation. Regarding school aged children, I am experienced in helping young people learn the skills necessary to handle the many challenges that social and educational settings present. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, process trauma, and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth and emotional resilience.
I am committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based support that honors each client’s individual experience and helps them move toward greater emotional well-being and self-understanding primarily using client-centered, reality, and rational-emotive methods.
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David Shellenbarger is a licensed therapist in Michigan with 35 years of experience, offering steady, experienced support for people facing a range of emotional challenges. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan (MI LPC 6401010600) and has spent much of his career working with children of all ages, primarily in school settings, while also helping many adults navigate life’s complexities.
His practice addresses common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, grief, and self-esteem. He brings a compassionate, non-judgmental stance to therapy and centers work on each person’s unique journey, emphasizing improved communication, reducing social isolation, exploration of life purpose, and practical coping strategies for stress and emotional struggles.
David is particularly attuned to the needs of older adults and to those experiencing workplace stress, caregiving challenges, or major life transitions such as divorce or separation. He also draws on extensive experience with school-aged children, helping them develop the skills needed to manage social and educational pressures.
His therapeutic approach relies primarily on client-centered, reality, and rational-emotive methods, providing thoughtful, evidence-informed care that respects each individual’s experience and supports movement toward greater emotional well-being and self-understanding.
Many people wonder whether remote counseling can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the way that suits them best – through video conversations, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they prefer a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides a practical and effective route to consistent emotional support and coping skill development.
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