Shelby Kanaly

Shelby Kanaly, MPS, LMHC, ATR, is the owner and supervisor at Creative Expressions, where she emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship in facilitating meaningful change. Shelby is dedicated to understanding how individuals experience themselves, their surroundings, and others. Recognizing the varying degrees of privilege and oppression within the systems we live in, she passionately helps clients explore these dynamics to gain insight and promote growth. Her therapeutic approach is infused with compassion, equity, creativity, humor, and honesty. Although her practice is at capacity, Shelby provides limited availability for gender-affirming letters, ensuring that she supports her clients’ diverse needs. With additional training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Art Therapy, and mindfulness, she encourages self-expression in a way that feels natural for each individual. Shelby believes in the power of creative expression, fostering healing through art, irrespective of previous art experience, since it is the process that matters most. Through a culturally sensitive and trauma-focused approach, Shelby is committed to creating an environment where clients can thrive and grow.