There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

Maya Angelou

 


I’m happy you made it here.

You don’t have to be alone with difficult experiences and emotions. Reach out today and take the first step to feeling like yourself again.

Shelby Freeman, MS

Licensed Professional Counselor

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

 

Hi! I’m Shelby and I’m grateful you have made it this far in your journey toward finding healing. It is hard to reach out and ask for help, so I hope to make the process as easy for you as possible!

Below you will see a few of my counseling specialties, though I work with individuals with all types of experiences.

At the bottom of the page, for those who might be curious, I have added some personal information about myself.

Counseling Specialties

  • LGBTQ+

    As a therapist, I have special experience living and identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community. I provide gender and identity-affirming therapy, letters of support for TGNF folks, support during the coming out process, support for family members of LGBTQ+ folks, and more.

  • Trauma and PTSD

    I am a trained EMDR therapy provider. EMDR is a nationally recognized and effective therapy for trauma and PTSD. For more information about EMDR, visit the EMDRIA website.

  • Transition to Adulthood

    Learning how to adult is not easy. College difficulties, moving away from home, distance from family of origin, and planning for the future are all important tasks - and are often disorienting and lonely.

  • Spiritual/Religious and Relationship Abuse

    Whether it is in your past or part of your present, abuse can come in many forms. I am intentional and experienced in working with individuals who have experienced abuse of many kinds.

  • Integration and Wholeness

    There is a healthy, authentic version of yourself within you, and therapy can help you uncover who that is.

Statement of Positionality: As a white, cis-gender female, I am aware of privileges and accesses that my identity affords me. I understand that individuals from other races and ethnicities, trans and gender-nonconforming people, and other marginalized groups have a much different experience in our culture and society than I do. I seek to not only respect, but honor and address the differences between my clients and myself when it could be a barrier to us working together in therapy.

— Shelby

 
 

More about Shelby

  • My dog’s name is Happy and she is my very first dog. I do consider myself a dog person AND a cat person - I could never choose :)

    I spend a lot of my free time engaged in creative hobbies. I have journeyed into painting, drawing, clay, gardening, and, most recently, have started learning how to play the piano.

    I identify as queer and grew up with LGBTQ+ parents and family. My experiences in the LGBTQ+ community have shaped how I practice as a therapist.

    As a therapist (and a human being who is susceptible to pain and trauma as much as anyone else), I am not easily shocked or disturbed by the stories of abuse, trauma, or pain that I hear from clients. I am not afraid of your story or anything you may feel the need to talk about as a client. My goal is to be open, accepting, and a facilitator of your journey.

 


  • I was born and raised in Arkansas and I have a keen sense of family and loyalty toward other lifetime Arkansans. It is my hope that my work as a therapist makes Arkansas a better place for all to live.

    I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith.

    My master’s degree is in counseling, and I received it from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville).

    In 2025, I will graduate with an additional degree from the University of Arkansas. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision. I’m looking forward to having my name on the sidewalk twice!