Shelby blackiston, LPC

Shelby Blackiston, LPC works with individuals who feel stuck in patterns that are hard to break, whether it is anxiety that will not quiet, an unhealthy relationship with food or your body, or cycles in relationships that keep repeating despite your best efforts. Therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you are used to handling things on your own. Even so, you do not have to do that here.

My approach is rooted in curiosity and connection. Before anything else, I take time to understand what is driving your experience, because real change starts with feeling genuinely understood. In other words, therapy works best when it feels like a true partnership, one that honors where you are while also creating space to grow in ways that feel meaningful to you.

With a Master's degree in Sport Psychology from Ithaca College and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania, my background in athletics shapes how I think about change. Specifically, I bring the same principles that drive performance growth into the therapy room, helping clients build resilience, self-agency, and confidence across every area of life.

Rather than applying a single model, I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches to meet you where you are. This often means exploring thought patterns, emotional experiences, relational dynamics, and the ways your body holds and responds to stress. As a result, each person leaves with tools that actually fit their life. I look forward to hearing your story and working together toward meaningful, lasting change.

Working with Shelby Blackiston, LPC

Shelby Blackiston, LPC brings a rare combination of athletic performance training and clinical mental health expertise to her work. Whether you are navigating anxiety, an eating disorder, relationship patterns, or a major life transition, her approach is grounded, practical, and genuinely tailored to you.