Shellie

Shellie Matt

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

“Experienced psychotherapist for over 30 years. A training candidate at the CG Jung Institute of Zurich. I am a compassionate and authentic witness to your healing journey.”

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About Me

With over 30 years' experience as a psychotherapist, I offer compassionate, authentic support. As a training candidate at the CG Jung Institute of Zurich, I guide you to explore inner experiences. We make sense of life's deeper patterns together. This approach creates a truly welcoming space for discovery and growth. Clients seeking an empathetic, seasoned professional will find a dedicated partner. We work together towards greater well-being.

Approach

What shapes the work is steady, curious attention to your inner life and the patterns that show up in dreams, body sensations, and daily choices. In my West Des Moines office and through secure online sessions in English, sessions move at a rhythm you set — reflective, exploratory, and somatically attuned — with gentle invitations between meetings to notice shifts. We explore symbolic meaning and practical changes in equal measure, helping you feel clearer, more grounded, and more able to navigate transitions and loss.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Dream Analysis

    A technique that explores the themes, symbols, and emotions in dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and unresolved feelings.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Jungian Analysis

    A depth therapy based on the work of Carl Jung that explores the unconscious through dreams, symbols, and archetypes to foster self-understanding and growth.

  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Groups
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

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Qualifications

Roosevelt University

National Louis University

Service Areas

Woodland Office Park

In-person & Online

West Des Moines, Iowa

United States

West Des Moines, United States