Shelly Donovan

LMFTA
Accepting Clients

If you're exhausted, anxious, depressed or struggling in your relationship, I offer a safe space to slow down, feel understood & reconnect.

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Spokane, WA
Supervised by Dr. Elizabeth Campbell PSY60604131

About My Clients

I work with adults and couples who feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, or emotional disconnection. Some are struggling in their relationships; others just don’t feel like themselves and want support becoming who they know they could be. If you’re tired of pretending you’re fine, longing to feel more connected, or ready to feel better emotionally, I offer a compassionate space to help you move toward real, lasting change.

My Background and Approach

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Washington, with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method (Levels 1 & 2), and Lifespan Integration. I specialize in working with adults and couples who are tired of feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally stuck. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in attachment science. I focus on creating a safe space where you can slow down, tune into what matters most, and begin to shift long-standing patterns that no longer serve you. Whether you're struggling to communicate with your partner, overwhelmed by your inner critic, or just feeling numb and off-track, I’ll help you make sense of what’s happening and move toward healing, connection, and clarity. Clients often say they appreciate feeling understood, accepted, and challenged in ways that help them grow. I see clients in person in Spokane and via telehealth across Washington.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and accepted for who they are. I’m a strong ally of the LGBTQ+ community and a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement. My practice is affirming, anti-racist, and grounded in deep respect for each person’s lived experience. I also have personal experience navigating spiritual deconstruction and hold space for those exploring, questioning, or healing from religious trauma. While I’m not queer myself, I’m committed to supporting LGBTQ+ clients with humility, ongoing learning, and care. I value authenticity, equity, and connection, and strive to create a space where clients of all identities and backgrounds feel welcome. Whether you're untangling identity, seeking relief from pain, or just needing a space to breathe and be, you're welcome here.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser
  • First Choice Health
  • LifeWise
  • Medicaid
  • Premera
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Molina
  • Regence Blue Shield
  • Meritain Health
  • AmBetter
  • Community Health Plan of WA
  • Coordinated Care
  • Asuris

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 175/session

Info

Email Shelly
25 South Ferrall Street
Spokane, WA 99202
3101 East Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99202

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