Shelby Chantilly Alkire, MSSW, LCSWshe/her
Clinical Social Worker
Brentwood, California, United States
Also available by telehealth: California
Helping high-achieving women move past trauma, anxiety, and repeating relationship patterns for real, lasting change.
About
I help high-achieving, self-aware women who feel stuck in anxiety, trauma, or repeating relationship patterns. You want to stop overthinking, move past painful memories, and finally trust yourself. My clients come to me seeking clarity, calm, and confidence in their lives and relationships, along with the tools to make real, lasting change.
Using EMDR integrated with IFS and trauma-focused therapy, I help women process stuck memories, reduce anxiety, and break the cycles that keep showing up in relationships. A big part of my work involves helping clients understand the difference between resentful obligation and willing participation, because that distinction changes everything. I have a conceptual, teaching-oriented style, and I love helping clients reframe what they're experiencing in ways that actually make sense to them.
I'm a certified EMDR therapist licensed in both California and Utah, with over 12 years of experience. I graduated from Columbia University School of Social Work and have been in practice for 14 years. Sessions are private, secure, and fully virtual for clients in CA and UT.
If you're ready for meaningful change, I'd love to connect. Call or email me for a free 15-minute consultation.
Specialties
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Life transitions
- Addiction & substance use
- Grief & loss
Approaches
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic
- Humanistic / person-centered
- Somatic / body-based
Works with
- Adults
- Adolescents (13-17)
- LGBTQ+
- Veterans / first responders
Sessions
Languages
- English
Logistics
- Fees
$190per session
Private-pay sessions are $170 per 55-minute session. EMDR sessions at 90 minutes are $190. Does not accept insurance.
- Insurance
I don't accept insurance, which allows me to offer flexible scheduling and confidentiality outside insurance networks.
Licensed or authorized in
Frequently asked questions
- What does a first session with you look like?
- In our first session, you’ll feel seen, safe, and understood — no judgment, no “fixing,” just real connection. I’ll guide you through a process of de-shaming and self-compassion, so you can start releasing harsh self-criticism and seeing yourself with kindness. You’ll leave that first session with a sense of relief, hope, and direction — and the feeling that change is actually possible.
- What's your approach to working with Trauma & PTSD?
- I help high-achieving millennials feel secure in themselves and in their relationships so they can experience less anxiety and more fulfillment. My style is warm, direct, and deeply collaborative — we’ll get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck, not just put a band-aid on the symptoms. I’m certified in EMDR, a powerful, research-based method for healing trauma and letting go of negative self-beliefs. Together, we’ll quiet the overthinking and help you feel calm, confident, and capable of creating the life and love you want.
- Who do you typically work best with?
- I have 12+ years of experience helping women stop overthinking, trust their intuition, and create healthy, secure relationships. I help high-achieving, self-aware women who feel stuck in anxiety, trauma, or repeating relationship patterns. You want to stop overthinking, move past painful memories, and finally trust yourself. My clients seek clarity, calm, and confidence in life and relationships... and the tools to make real, lasting change.
- How quickly can I book a first appointment?
- Right away! Send me a quick email or fill out my contact page https://shelbychantilly.com/book-consultation-here
Credentials
- MSSW, Columbia University School of Social Work, 2010