Shelly Erdman

M.A., Licensed LPC/MHSP, NCC, CCPS-A

Counselor

shelly@connectiontherapygroup.com 615.334.8628

Shelly is a board-certified Provisional-Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Services Provider designation who works with adults. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University.


In addition to earning her postgraduate degree, she has pursued continuing education and training in a variety of counseling issues and modalities, and she works under the American Counseling Association’s code of ethics.


Shelly specializes in working with those who have experienced betrayal trauma and is dedicated to helping her clients move forward toward their counseling goals with evidence-based interventions. Honoring the unique experience of every individual, she approaches each concern with focused care and attention.

Shelly Erdman

M.A., LPC/MHSp, NCC, CCPS-A

Counselor

Shelly is a board-certified Provisional- Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Services Provider designation who works with adults.


She holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University.


In addition to earning her postgraduate degree, she has pursued continuing education and training in a variety of counseling issues and modalities, and she works under the American Counseling Association’s code of ethics.


Shelly specializes in working with those who have experienced betrayal trauma and is dedicated to helping her clients move forward toward their counseling goals with evidence-based interventions.


Honoring the unique experience of every individual, she approaches each concern with focused care and attention.

  • Education & Organizations

    • M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN
    • B.A. Management and Human Relations – Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN
    • Chi Sigma Iota
    • Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists
    • American Counseling Association
    • Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
    • Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association
    • National Board for Certified Counselors

  • Training & Certifications

    • National Certified Counselor
    • Certified Clinical Partner Specialist - Associate
    • Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Personality Disorders
    • Brainspotting Levels 1 and 2
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression and Suicide
    • Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
    • Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality
    • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
    • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy for Trauma
    • Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals

  • Publications & Presentations

    • Cognitive Processing Therapy
    • Betrayal Trauma
    • Social Capital, Social Ecology, & Mental Health in Rural Communities
    • Ethical Decision-Making

  • Personal

    Shelly enjoys traveling to the beach, spending time with family and friends, reading, cooking, making art, and various athletic endeavors.

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