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1935 Dominion Way, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918, United States
Shelly Sieligowski, LSW
About Shelly Sieligowski, LSW
Shelly Sieligowski is a Licensed Social Worker completing the necessary requirements toward her Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential at Mindful Connections Mental Health in Colorado Springs. She currently works under clinical supervision while completing her advanced hours.
Shelly believes that therapy is more than simply ma
Shelly Sieligowski is a Licensed Social Worker completing the necessary requirements toward her Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential at Mindful Connections Mental Health in Colorado Springs. She currently works under clinical supervision while completing her advanced hours.
Shelly believes that therapy is more than simply managing symptoms; it is a profound opportunity to explore the experiences, relationships, and patterns that shape how individuals understand themselves and navigate the world. She approaches every session with deep curiosity, compassion, and a core belief that meaningful change begins when a person feels truly understood, accepted, and empowered.
Her therapeutic approach is inherently trauma-informed, person-centered, and deeply rooted in psychodynamic theory. She recognizes that past experiences, attachment relationships, and unconscious patterns heavily influence present-day emotions, behaviors, and relationships.
Through a collaborative, secure therapeutic relationship, Shelly helps clients develop greater self-awareness, safely explore difficult emotions, challenge internalized beliefs, and create lasting, meaningful change in their lives.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Shelly tailors her care to each client's unique experiences, needs, and personal goals. She thoughtfully integrates a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including:
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Attachment-Based Approaches
Shelly works with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, life transitions, and neurodivergence (including ADHD and autism). She is especially passionate about providing a safe, affirming space for transgender, nonbinary, and LGBTQIA+ clients. She is deeply committed to supporting survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual trauma, as well as individuals exploring gender identity, sexuality, relationships, and diverse relationship structures.
Experience
Shelly's professional background includes experience in community mental health and working with individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns.
Her clinical experience includes working with trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal i
Shelly's professional background includes experience in community mental health and working with individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns.
Her clinical experience includes working with trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal conflict, and significant life transitions.
Shelly has experience working with transgender, nonbinary, and other LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of interpersonal trauma.
Her work in community mental health has contributed to her understanding of how systemic inequalities, socioeconomic challenges, and barriers to accessing care intersect with mental health and emotional well-being.
As a United States Air Force veteran, Shelly also brings a personal understanding of military culture and the challenges associated with service, transitions, and identity.
She is committed to continued professional development through clinical supervision, ongoing education, and reflective practice.
EDUCATION
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
LICENSE
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Colorado.
LSW.0009926443
Clinical Supervisor for LCSW: Kyrzia Parker, LCSW
CSW.09924941
Administrative Supervisor: Erika Johnson, PsyD, LP, BC-TMH, CCAPT, ACS, C-DBT
Psy.00004996
Contact Shelly to set up your appointment today!
Contact Shelly to set up your appointment today!
To set up an appointment with Shelly or any of our other providers, call 719-423-7428 or use our Connect with our care team button.
Want more information about Shelly and her approach to counseling? We offer free 30-minute consultations with our providers or contact her directly at shelly.sieligowski@mindfulconnect.com