Shirley Southard , LCMHC

Shirley Southard brings two decades of experience in the human services field to her clinical work, supporting people across mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse settings. She has served individuals and families in roles that included assisted medication management and work with active military members and their relatives, building a broad base of experience across diverse needs.

She is committed to helping people make practical changes that allow them to approach the future with renewed hope. Shirley creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that may be keeping them from living the life they want. Her approach emphasizes listening, acceptance, and collaborative problem solving tailored to each person’s situation.

Shirley holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC. She also serves as a Licensed Substance Abuse Supervisor. In practice she frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational approaches, along with psychoeducation, to help clients build skills and insight.

Her clinical experience covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes. She also works with aging and geriatric issues, veterans and armed forces concerns, and impulse-related difficulties. Shirley enjoys working with both adults and children and focuses on practical strategies that support lasting change.