Shelby French
MFT Associate

Overview
Role: Counselor
Rate: $110 per session

Education & Experience
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Trevecca Nazarene University 
BA in Psychology at Texas A&M University

Contact Information
shelby.french@barnabascenterhou.com

Education & Experience

Shelby graduated with her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University, and is currently under the supervision of Jenny Deitz, LMFT-S. Shelby’s husband has worked in vocational ministry for several years and her experience has given her a passion for encouraging and supporting families in vocational ministry. Shelby has also seen both the beauty and challenges of marriage in couples she has worked with and finds it a privilege to help them strengthen their bond. She also enjoys working with young adults as well as singles as they navigate various life transitions. In her free time, Shelbyenjoys serving in student ministry, spending time with family and friends, traveling, being outdoors, and reading. 
 
Shelby is under the supervision of Jenny Deitz, LMFT-S, license# 201890.

Interests & Specialties

Shelby offers counseling to women and couples and primarily works with issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, family of origin issues, singleness, marital issues, marital crisis (infidelity, separation, disaffection), challenges that come in vocational ministry, and more. Shelby’s goal is to help people who are hurting find healing and hope, and she believes anybody is capable of having a life full of meaning and wholeness regardless of where their journey has taken them. Shelby has a passion for walking alongside individuals and couples who feel stuck and need help adjusting to new circumstances or healing from past hurts.   
 
Shelby is a certified Prepare and Enrich facilitator and uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more. Shelby enjoys working with clients of all faiths and backgrounds and creates a unique approach based on each person’s needs. Shelby is passionate about helping people understand themselves in the context of their relationships, and her hope is that they feel seen, known and accepted and to help them find the tools they need to create the change they long for.