Dr. Kevin Shelby
Kevin currently works with couples dealing with marital distress, and individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and trauma. His approach is focused on helping couples and individuals get to their core struggles, repair the brokenness they’ve experienced, and be restored back to a place of healing. Kevin has developed a model of counseling called the Shelby Relational Model, and it is based on his extensive work with individuals and couples for nearly 20 years. He is passionate about helping people discover the truth about who they are and live from their core identity.
Kevin has been practicing professional counseling since 2006. His model of counseling is designed to help people engage their false narratives by walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they face their pain and then guiding them towards resolution and healing.
His areas of experience include working with couples who have experienced loss, infidelity, and trauma. He has done extensive work with couples in weekly therapy as well as intensive retreat experiences. He also works with individuals dealing with addiction, loss, pain, and/or trauma. His work with individuals ranges from grief work to sexual issues to depression and anxiety.
Originally from Houston, TX, Kevin made his home in Memphis in 2014, with his Memphis-native wife, Melissa. They have 4 school age children and have fostered several children over the past few years. They are active members at Highland Church of Christ. He loves the Sports, fishing, grilling, and being at lake time with his family.
Education:
- Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Assistant Professor of Counseling
- EMDR
