Dr. Shantel Crosby, LCSW

Owner | Therapist | Consultant

Greetings!! I'm Shantel--owner of West Rose Therapy & Consultation, LLC, a mental health therapist, a tenured Associate Professor of Social Work, and consultant. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and a Master's and PhD in Social Work, and am widely published in the area of trauma, trauma-informed practice, and equity.

I have extensive experience supporting individuals who have been exposed to significant traumatic stress. In my practice, I offer individual therapy to adults dealing with depression, anxiety, past or present stress or trauma, and those navigating challenging life transitions, with a focus on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) clients. I am licensed to work with residents of Kentucky & Michigan, and all of my clinical services are conducted through telehealth using web-based video conferencing.

As a clinician, my expertise lies in trauma, and I am trained in a variety of evidence-informed modalities to help clients achieve their goals (e.g., CBT, KRTT, & EMDR--currently in EMDRIA-approved training process). I recognize that each client's lived experience is unique. So, I adapt my approach to best meet their specific needs. My primary aim is to offer a pathway to healing and growth. To that end, I work with my clients to establish a restorative relationship, while providing a safe and supportive environment to aid and empower them to overcome life's challenges.

For 10+ years, I have delivered workshops, trainings, and facilitated implementation and evaluation services to address trauma, trauma-informed practice, equity, and organizational culture within schools and community organizations. I have worked extensively with schools and school districts, including the largest school district in the state of Kentucky (i.e., Jefferson County Public Schools) to evaluate school climate, train staff on education equity and trauma-informed practice, and implement organizational change. I have also conducted training and program evaluation for Be The Change, LLC (Louisville, KY), the Center for Trauma Resilient Communities (Winston-Salem, NC), and the MONARCH Trauma Informed Education Project (Detroit, MI & Los Angeles, CA).

Outside of work, my faith, family, and friends are the most important things to me! I'm a Detroit, MI native, but currently reside in Louisville, KY. I'm also a foodie who loves traveling, listening to podcasts, and getting lost in a good book! Interested in connecting? Contact me if you'd like to learn more about how West Rose can help!

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