Shelly Steoger, CSW, EMDR Trained, Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Supporting Growth Through Life's Challenges
Areas of Expertise:
Trauma, PTSD, distressing memories, grief, health and medical diagnoses, pornography and sex addiction, family and relationship challenges, and crisis intervention.
Experience and Background:
Shelly Steoger holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Social Work from Weber State University. Her diverse life experiences inspired her to pursue a career dedicated to helping individuals, families, and relationships overcome challenges and grow. Shelly’s clinical expertise includes assisting clients coping with recent health or medical diagnoses, helping them navigate their next steps and manage complex emotions.
Shelly also has significant experience working with clients facing pornography and sex addiction, using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to address the root causes and guide recovery. She extends her care to families and partners impacted by these challenges, fostering healing and resilience within relationships.
Therapeutic Approach:
Personal philosophy:
Shelly believes that growth and change are possible even during the most challenging life trials. She strives to create a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their experiences, overcome obstacles, and achieve meaningful transformation.
Shelly utilizes evidence-based techniques to empower her clients, including:
Certified in Crisis Intervention, Shelly helps clients develop tools to manage difficult situations effectively. Her EMDR training allows her to support clients experiencing trauma, PTSD, distressing memories, and grief. Shelly’s therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in equipping clients with the skills to navigate life’s hurdles.
Personal Background:
Shelly enjoys spending her free time immersed in nature, staying physically active, reading, and sharing meaningful moments with her family. She is passionate about personal growth and finds fulfillment in helping others achieve it as well.
Quote:
"Life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming, but with the right support and tools, meaningful growth is possible. Together, we can create a path forward."