About Us | Golden West Counseling

Tara Shelby,

LMHCA

tara.shelby@tarashelbycounseling.net

(206) 590-1191‬

Welcome to Your Path to Wellness. Are you seeking support to navigate life's challenges and improve your mental well-being?

As a compassionate therapist, I am dedicated to helping you find clarity and balance. My approach is personalized to meet your unique needs, using evidence-based practices to guide our work together. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your feelings and develop effective coping strategies. Let’s embark on this journey towards healing and personal growth together. Reach out today to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life.

My passion is helping individuals improve their lives—whether it’s setting healthy boundaries, navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or breaking free from limiting behavior patterns. My goal is to support you in feeling better so you can pursue the fulfilling life you envision.

Specializations:

Depression
Anxiety
Life Transitions: (adjusting to new phase of adulthood, navigating career shifts, processing grief, or redefining personal identity)

Navigating change can be challenging, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Breakthrough moments—like recognizing your own resilience, setting boundaries, and gaining clarity on your values—are incredibly rewarding. My goal is to help you find stability and confidence as you move forward.

I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Since therapy is not one-size-fits-all, our work together will be tailored to best fit your needs. Reach out today for a complimentary consultation, and let’s begin this journey together!

You don’t have to navigate this transition alone. Reach out today for a complimentary consultation, and let’s begin this journey together. I am a dedicated therapist with a deep understanding of depression and its impact on daily life. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I work closely with clients to help them navigate their feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue. Many of my clients have shared sentiments such as, “I feel like I’m stuck in a dark place,” and “I can’t find joy in anything anymore.” Witnessing clients’ breakthroughs, like when they start recognizing their own patterns and begin setting healthy boundaries, is incredibly rewarding.

Full Fee Rate: 165.00

Insurance Accepted: Premera, Lifewise, Cigna/Evernorth, First Choice Health, United/Optum, Aetna, Kaiser PPO

Consultations With Our Counselors are

Complimentary!

This allows us to get to know one another and see if we may be a good fit in working together. Please contact individual counselors to schedule your Complimentary Consultation.