Jeanette (Jen) Shelby, M.A., LMFT
Executive Director
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist No. 127144
Tel: (510) 496 6002 ext. 2
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist No. 127144
Tel: (510) 496 6002 ext. 2
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“HAVING COMPASSION STARTS AND ENDS WITH HAVING COMPASSION FOR ALL THOSE UNWANTED PARTS OF OURSELVES. THE HEALING COMES FROM LETTING THERE BE ROOM FOR ALL OF THIS TO HAPPEN: ROOM FOR GRIEF, FOR RELIEF, FOR MISERY, FOR JOY.”
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As the Executive Director of Heart in Balance Counseling Center, Jen is unyielding in her commitment to enhancing community access to vital mental health services. She is devoted to assisting Registered Marriage Family Therapist Associates and MFT Trainees, all the while addressing the scarcity of mental health professionals. Jen firmly believes in the significance of making therapy accessible to a wider range of individuals. Her sense of social responsibility drives her to offer affordability through a sliding scale fee structure.
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Beyond her role ad Executive Director, Jen holds a license as a marriage and family therapist and operates a private practice where she offers specialized individual and couples therapy. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and holistic, thoughtfully tailored to accommodate the distinctive needs of each client. Guided by a client-centered mindset, she remains unwavering in her dedication to delivering effective and personalized care. Her primary objective is to guide clients through challenges, strengthen relationships, nurture personal growth, and profoundly impact their lives in a positive manner.
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Jen's dual roles as an Executive Director and a private practitioner underscore her unwavering dedication to enhancing mental health services and fostering meaningful change in the lives of those under her care. This harmonious blend of responsibilities empowers her to contribute to the field both at a macro and micro level – addressing systemic concerns while also directly supporting individuals and couples.
Other certifications and trainings:
Jen is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. She holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Trauma Studies from John F. Kennedy University.
Other certifications and trainings:
- Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) Certificate No. 2022-3698
- Gottman Level 1 Certificate
- Mindfulness Fundamentals Certificate
Jen is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. She holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Trauma Studies from John F. Kennedy University.
