Shelby Cook, LISW-S
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Pataskala, OH
Online & In-Person
About me
I am a seasoned therapist specializing in trauma recovery with a wealth of experience and expertise in guiding individuals through their healing journey.
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc.: Your Trusted Columbus-Based Mental Health Partner
Discover expert mental health services tailored to individuals, couples, and families throughout their lifespan, with a particular focus on young adults. Based in Columbus, Ohio, we specialize in LGBTQIA+ and ENM/polyamory, providing support for those navigating life transitions like moving, breakups, job changes, graduations, or new relationships.
Our seasoned professionals are dedicated to helping clients find success in various aspects of their lives while addressing emotional and stress management challenges. Utilizing evidence-based treatments, we empower clients to understand the intricate connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, fostering targeted and sustainable changes.
At Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc., our approach integrates person-centered therapy with modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy. We guide clients in understanding their physical and emotional responses to stressors, equipping them with problem-solving skills to introduce moments of calm and choose responsive actions during times of change.
Our commitment is to ensure tangible progress for our clients. With a warm, laid-back, and affirming atmosphere, we recognize the impact of past experiences on current challenges. Working collaboratively, we help reframe life narratives, boosting self-confidence and self-compassion. Your safety, being heard, and feeling like an equal partner in therapy are our top priorities.
Experience the convenience of remote sessions as we strive to make therapy an integral part of your self-care routine. Choose Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc. for a compassionate and effective approach to mental wellness.
License
License(s)
Education
The Ohio State University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$150 - $175Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Humana
- Out of Network
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Molina
- Medical Mutual
- CareSource
- Oscar
- Oxford
- Ohio Healthy
- OSU Health Plan
- Wellspring
- Lyra
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Divorce & Separation
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
- Veterans and Service Members
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Immunodisorders
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- Military Families
- Autism
- Little People
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- HIV / AIDS
- Cancer Survivors
- Black
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
- Health at Every Size (HAES)
- Immigrants
Faith-based specialties
- Atheism/Agnosticism
- Christianity
Location
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc.
131 Oak Meadow Drive
Suite 102
Pataskala, OH 43062 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Years in practice
Service types
- Psychological Testing
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Website and social media