Mrs. Shelly A Wiewiora, LPC

About Me

Shelly Wiewiora, LPC received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Central Michigan University and a Master’s degree from Western Michigan University. Shelly has been working in the human service field her entire professional life and has been providing therapy services since 2006. Shelly is considered a generalist therapist, providing counseling to all those in need and has helped others with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, emotional dysregulation, behavioral struggles, OCD symptoms, anger issues, relationship struggles and other mental health and emotional challenges. Shelly has a special interest in working with people who have experienced trauma in their lives and has received specialized training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Shelly’s approach with people is to meet them where they are at in their personal journey, giving them the tools to manage and overcome life challenges as well as improve their overall quality of life. Shelly is trained in CBT (Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Empathic Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy. Shelly uses her therapeutic skill sets to best meet the needs of every individual she works with, offering a sound holistic approach. Shelly strives to develop a caring, trusting relationship with her clients and incorporates, humor, empathy, compassion, affirmations, gentleness and honesty with everyone she works with.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology 1989 Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology 2004 School Guidance Counselor from 2002 - 2008 Mental Health Counselor Private Practice 2008 - 2012 Mental Health Therapist at County Community Mental Health 2012 - 2013 Behavioral Health Therapist Muskegon Family Care 2013 - Current

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association MCBAP - Development Plan

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Suicide Risk
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Sliding Scale
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealth

Priority Health, United Health Care Plan, Cofinity