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Shelley Coates
Shelley Coates is a couples and relationship therapist with over sixteen years of experience as a marriage therapist. She often works with high-functioning individuals and couples whose careers or life demands have come at a cost to their relationships, families, and sense of connection. Shelley helps clients create space, strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and understand the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Her approach is honest, supportive, and team-oriented, offering both partners a space to feel heard while working toward greater clarity, openness, and hope in their relationship.
- Finding deep meaning and purpose in helping others heal, grow, and create more fulfilling lives.
- The importance of compassion, empathy, and creating a space where people feel genuinely understood and accepted.
- The courage, honesty, patience, and willingness it takes to build and sustain a healthy, loving relationship.
- Working through relationship challenges firsthand. Early in my own marriage, my husband and I faced significant struggles, but through commitment, hard work, and the support of a couples therapist, we built a happy, lasting marriage and family.
- The value of seeking support when relationships feel difficult, and how meaningful change is possible with openness and dedication.
- Holding a compassionate view of human nature, believing that people are generally doing the best they can with the awareness, skills, and resources they have at the time.
- Kind
- Direct
- Intuitive
- Relatable
- Funny
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- Individuals and couples at all stages of their relationships and lives.
- People who are beginning a new relationship, navigating the end of one, or rebuilding after a separation.
- Couples who want to strengthen their connection, improve communication, or work through relationship challenges.
- Partners who are raising children together and navigating the complexities of family life.
- Individuals and couples adjusting to major life transitions, such as becoming empty nesters or redefining their relationship in a new season of life.
- You’re looking to heal relationship pain and recover a sense of hope.
- Your relationship is in trouble and you want to save your relationship and build new skills.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Confident that you're in capable, experienced hands.
- Supported by a thoughtful, structured approach tailored to your unique situation.
- Understood as we work together to quickly identify the underlying issues affecting your well-being or relationships.
- Guided toward practical strategies and meaningful solutions that create lasting change.
- Encouraged by real progress and results that help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Populations Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- What has led you to seek counselling at this time.
- Any questions that you may have about how I work with clients.
- What will be required of you during our sessions.
- Whether we would be a good fit after our consultation.
- Be honest, empathetic, direct, and personable.
- Offer you opportunities for growth and change so that you can accomplish great things in your relationship.
- Guide you to feel hope, relief, and optimism along with your commitment to the process.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions
More Info
Education
Diploma Of Professional Counselling
2010
Relational Life Therapy Certificate Level 1
2018
Developmental Model In Couples Counsellor Relationship Counselling Certificate Level 1 & 2
2014- 2015
Developmental Model Consultation Group
Professional Development
2015 - Present
Critical Incident Stress Management Certificate Of Training
2011
Awareness Integration Therapy- Gestalt 1 Certificate
Awareness Integration Therapy - Gestalt 2 Certificate
Awareness Integration Therapy- Gestalt 3
Certificate
2010-2013
Certifications
Languages
Booking FAQ
First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs, and your card is charged, you will receive a PDF receipt to your email with all of the details you will need to get reimbursed (therapist name, license/designation, license number, address, etc). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have coverage.
We always recommend you check with your insurance provider to confirm what coverage you have.
You are the expert when it comes to knowing who is the right fit. Ensure you’ve watched the therapist video at the top of their profile and see if you get a good feeling from the message and the energy they are putting out. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut! Booking a free consultation is a great first step to asses fit.