Shelly Lehner

Mental health practitioner

Seeking therapy can be a vulnerable experience. A good fit with a therapist can be difficult to find. Whether you’re here for the first time or returning to therapy after taking a break, Welcome! I’m glad you’re here.

 We all have an inherent need to feel seen and heard. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment that feels supportive and productive. Together we will process difficult experiences, explore emotions and behaviors, and untangle what feels tangled.

I welcome Adults and Emerging Adults (ages 16+) from all backgrounds: Deaf Hard-of-Hearing (DHH including interpreters and interveners) and the LGBTQIA+ community.

 Competences:

  • overwhelming life changes and challenges

  • grief and loss

  • relational issues

  • improving self-esteem

  • trauma

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • late-diagnosed and undiagnosed ADHD in women

  • emotional and somatic awareness

About Me:

I was at a private practice in Oakdale before joining Grander Peace Counseling, and I have worked as a nationally certified ASL/English interpreter for over 22 years.

In my free time, I can be found enjoying my favorite local restaurants, trying to keep my plants alive, and quoting movies and TV shows – especially from the 80s & 90s. “60% of the time, it works every time.”

You will find that I am intuitive, straightforward, and approachable and offer a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to fit your individual needs.

I am available for in-person sessions at our White Bear Lake location and offer telehealth as needed. Looking forward to meeting with you!

Shelly is working under the supervision of Jessica Van Berkum.