Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
Dr Shelly Stolesen, PHD, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience providing individual psychotherapy to clients in Mill Valley, California. Specializing in Control Mastery Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Self-Psychology theory, the practice focuses on helping adults overcome anxiety, depression, and life transitions rooted in unconscious childhood beliefs. With a doctorate from Alliant International University and extensive personal and professional insight into therapeutic processes, Dr.Stolesen creates a safe, empathetic environment for clients to explore their histories, challenge self-limiting patterns, and develop resilience. The practice emphasizes client-centered care, combining academic expertise with practical strategies to improve emotional regulation, relationships, and overall quality of life.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Life Transitions Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Control Mastery Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of clinical experience in treating anxiety and depression.
- Our therapy integrates Control Mastery Therapy, CBT, and Self-Psychology theory for holistic healing.
- We prioritize client safety and empathy in exploring deeply rooted unconscious beliefs.
- Our practice combines academic expertise with practical strategies for emotional resilience.
- We focus on transforming self-limiting patterns into opportunities for personal growth.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, and life challenges. Using evidence-based methods, clients explore unconscious beliefs and develop coping strategies. The practice emphasizes self-awareness and transformative change for lasting mental wellness.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized treatment for generalized anxiety and phobias using cognitive-behavioral techniques. Clients learn to confront fears, reduce safety behaviors, and manage catastrophic thinking patterns. Therapy focuses on restoring peace of mind and daily functioning.
Depression Therapy
Targeted interventions for persistent sadness and hopelessness. Therapy addresses root causes of depression through self-psychology and mastery approaches. Clients rebuild self-worth and rediscover joy in daily life.
Life Transitions Counseling
Support for navigating major life changes like job loss, relocation, or grief. Therapy helps clients adapt to new circumstances, manage stress, and find growth opportunities during challenging transitions.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive recovery support for alcoholism, drug addiction, and compulsive behaviors. Therapy combines harm reduction strategies, 12-step program integration, and cognitive restructuring to promote sustainable sobriety and self-respect.
People
Shelly Stolesen
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Dr Shelly Stolesen, PHD, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience in California. She specializes in anxiety, depression, and life transitions, using Control Mastery Therapy and CBT to help clients achieve lasting change.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I use Control Mastery Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Self-Psychology theory to address anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
How does therapy help with anxiety?
Therapy identifies root causes of anxiety, challenges catastrophic thinking, and reduces avoidance behaviors to restore emotional balance and daily functioning.
Can therapy help with major life changes?
Yes, therapy provides tools to navigate transitions like job loss, relocation, or grief while finding growth opportunities in challenging circumstances.
What is your approach to depression treatment?
I address depression through self-psychology and mastery techniques, helping clients rebuild self-worth and rediscover joy in daily activities.
Do you offer addiction recovery support?
Yes, I provide recovery support combining harm reduction strategies, 12-step integration, and cognitive restructuring for sustainable sobriety.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with initial consultations available in 30 or 20-minute formats to discuss treatment goals.
