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Shelly Holt

Social work Optimal Brain MN, PLLC
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this month
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, Grief,
In network with United Healthcare, Medicare, UMR, Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield,

Introduction

Are you struggling with day-to-day life due to the thoughts in your head and/or choices you've made? Do you currently have a diagnosis that is confusing? Would you like to understand yourself better? Are you willing to make small incremental changes to change or even enrich your experience? I am here to help you discover what patterns or how your responses to your life's experiences may be holding you back from living as you desire. I am a Christian licensed clinical social worker who has a certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy. I work with my adult and geriatric clients to sort through the "stuff" holding them back to help make sense and proceed forward with a plan for a better experience in this journey called life. I encourage you to reach out through email to schedule a telehealth session with me! I'm here to walk with you on your journey!

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LICSW #22730 (MN)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Catholic
  • Interfaith
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Agnostic
  • Jewish
  • Multi-Faith
  • Latter-day Saints/Mormon

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Shelly Holt accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • UMR
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • First Health

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychological Assessment $350
  • Individual Session -53 min $300
  • Individual Session - 45 min $250
  • Individual Session - 30 min $200

Locations

Optimal Brain-Oakdale/Woodbury
992 Inwood Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128-6625
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Video Office

Professional Information

Certifications

  • CBT
  • Trauma

Professional Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

FAQ

Is Shelly Holt accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Shelly Holt is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website.
Does Shelly Holt offer telehealth appointments? Shelly Holt does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Shelly Holt specialize in? Shelly Holt specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, and Women's Issues.
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