I am licensed in North Carolina with 39 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NC LCSW C001524
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathy Shelton-Riek. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Kathy Shelton-Riek is without a doubt the best therapist I have ever had the pleasure to work with. She listens to me and helps me face the issues I deal with head on. I highly, highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kathy is a wonderful therapist. After a string of bad luck with previous therapists, I was skeptical, but she quickly put my fears to rest. She is understanding and empathetic and really good at telling you what you need to hear. Her honesty and clarity is always appreciated.
Written on Nov 12, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Kathy is great to work with. She is passionate about her work and cares deeply for people. I enjoy speaking with her, she has helped me a lot!
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Kathy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and is rooting for you peace of mind. I'm so glad to have found her and clicked with her as I don't often click with anybody. Thank you Kathy!!
Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kathy has been absolutely wonderful! She's very easy to talk to, and she's very attentive. I feel lighter after every session!
Written on May 27, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and anger management
Kathy listens to what I’m saying and is very empathetic to what I’m going through. I’ve found our sessions to be extremely helpful and I look forward to the sessions we have in the future!
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Kathy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd