Shelley English

Shelley English holds a Masters degrees in both Clinical and Developmental Psychology, and is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), specializing in the treatment of trauma. Shelley serves as a strong source of support for athletes and others facing physical and emotional challenges.

A former runner in the New York and Boston Marathons, Shelley knows what it takes to train hard and perform at an optimal level. She also knows through personal experience as an injured athlete challenged by a protracted recovery, how to surmount obstacles that prevent us from participating in sports and other activities we hold so dear.

Educational Background

Shelley received her masters degree in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University Teachers College, and her masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University Ferkauf School of Psychology. She is a certified domestic violence and other violent emergencies counselor at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Professional Experience

Having pursued her interest in clinical practice with patients suffering from depression, PTSD, and anxiety resulting from trauma, Shelley has become both a strong advocate for a multimodal approach to healing, and a skilled and compassionate counselor for people recovering from trauma.

After years of professional experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their family members, Shelley's practice is build upon a shared therapist/patient understanding of the patient's needs. After assessment, a custom designed somatic and psychological therapy plan is created with the goal of building core strength of body and mind. Developing and applying this strength in life is the key to patient recovery.

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