EMDR Trauma Therapist | Austin TX

Alison Shelton, LCSW-S, ADS

EMDRIA Certified Therapist

I am a trauma trained, attachment based therapist that is rooted in holistic practices that integrate the whole person. My therapeutic approach is centered on collaboration with my clients. I believe it is essential to honor that you are the expert in your own life and as such we both bring our expertise into the room to collaborate on your treatment. I welcome clients of diverse life experiences, backgrounds, and identities. I am LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy informed and affirming.

Everyone needs a different combination of approaches, so I utilize an eclectic toolset for each client that pulls from several evidence-based treatments. Through these modalities, I tailor each session to fit your individual needs. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Ego States Parts work, Somatic interventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and a Neurobiological understanding of trauma. I’m also Texas medical board licensed in 5NP Acupuncture and a EMDRIA Certified Therapist.

Areas of Specialization:

  • -Complex Trauma & PTSD

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Chronic Illness & Mold Toxicity

  • -People-Pleasing & Perfectionism

  • Attachment Wounds

  • People-Pleasing & Perfectionism

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • LGBTQ+

  • Body and Sex Positivity

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Education

  • Undergrad–University of Texas at Austin (2017) B.A. Psychology Minor Social Work

  • Graduate–University of Texas at Austin (2021) Masters of Science in Social Work (MSSW)

I WORK GREAT WITH...

  • People who are at any point within their healing journey with trauma they have experienced.

  • Those who might struggle with negative self talk or criticism. 

  • Clients interested in EMDR 

  • Clients interested in somatic release methods like 5NP (5 Needlepoint Protocol), an auricular (ear only) acupuncture intervention that helps to reduce anxiety, depression, insomnia, and trauma symptoms.

  • People interested in Internal Family Systems and Neurobiological frameworks.

Specialized Trainings:

  • EMDRIA Certified Therapist

  • Certified Trauma and Grief provider via The Hackett Center for Mental Health

  • Texas Medical Board licensed as an Acudetox Specialist in 5 Needlepoint Protocol

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

  • Integrated Treatment of Complex Trauma for Adolescents (ITCT-A) Trained 

  • Somatic Trauma Therapy Interventions

  • Internal Family Systems

  • Neurobiological framework of trauma

  • Training facilitator on Complex trauma for residential treatment facility

  • Certificate of Living Well with ADHD

  • Ego State Therapy

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