Shelby Bigelow

My name is Shelby Bigelow, and I am a dedicated mental health professional committed to providing supportive, strengths-based care to individuals and families. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Longwood University and my Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). I have my LCSW and have spent the last four years working across a variety of therapeutic settings, including ABA therapy, Intensive In-Home services, Outpatient Therapy,and Therapeutic Day Treatment programs. I specialize in working with clients navigating anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), adjustment disorders, anger management, depression, body dysphoria, grief, parenting challenges, and trauma. My clinical approach is integrative and holistic, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systems theory, mindfulness practices, and an overall empowerment-focused lens. In my work, I strive to create a safe, validating environment where clients feel understood, supported, and capable of meaningful change. I believe in collaborating with each individual to build confidence, develop practical coping strategies, and take an active role in their own healing journey. My goal is to meet clients exactly where they are and help them move toward where they want to be—with clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.