Shelby Murtagh

I specialize in helping people recover from trauma and grief. I am EMDR trained with kids, teens, and adults. I work best with clients who are ready to take the next step in their healing journey, but might need a little help along the way. I often incorporate elements of narrative work, IFS, mindfulness, and experiential techniques into my practice. I offer my services to children, teens, and adults who are seeking help for grief and loss, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with individuals, children, and teens. My approach integrates compassion, straight-forwardness, humor, and strengths-based work. I work primarily with depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. I am EMDR trained to work with children, teens, and adults. I offer a safe space for self-exploration, reaching goals, and healing. I love helping clients navigate life's challenges and cultivate positive change. I am passionate about working with grief and loss, particularly navigating kids' parental illness. I am devoted to trauma-informed care and helping clients move forward from pain. **Specialties:** I work with clients who find themselves struggling with grief and loss, trauma, and anxiety. During initial sessions, we will create a space free from judgment and foster a sense of security. I collaborate with clients to address the issues that their problems are creating through strengths-based therapeutic techniques, including talk therapy, EMDR, and more. **Credentials & Experience:** I am currently licensed in Maryland and Illinois. I am EMDR trained and currently seeking complete certification.

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