Abbey Shell, LISW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ankeny, IA
Online only
About me
I am an experienced Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who is dedicated to helping adults heal from the symptoms and emotional distress of trauma. I also have experience working with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship with food, relationship with body, adoption and parenting issues, and other adjustment-related stressors.
I provide teletherapy services throughout the state of Iowa. I believe in compassionate care that focuses on personal growth and healing. I have been an EMDR Trained Therapist since April 2018, with additional training specific to virtual EMDR practice. EMDR is an extremely effective treatment approach that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. EMDR allows for the mind to heal from psychological trauma leading to a more authentic connection with self and improved genuine connection with others.
License
License(s)
Education
The University of Iowa
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$125 - $250Accepted payment methods
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Out of Network
- Medicare
- Self-Pay Only
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Specialties and clinical interests
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief & Loss
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
- Health at Every Size (HAES)
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English