Shelby Dutkiewicz

About

I am a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Child Advocacy and Policy from Montclair State University, followed by my Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. I have experience working with children as young as six years old, adults of all ages, first responders from 9/11, couples, and families.

The ideal client is someone who is looking to make a positive change in their life, understanding that consistent effort is more realistic than constant motivation. They are open to learning how to harness their strengths, develop coping skills, and work collaboratively toward their desired goals.

My ultimate goal is to establish a space where clients feel safe, supported, and accepted. My diverse experience, working with clients of various ages, backgrounds, and diagnoses, has emphasized the significance of meeting clients where they are and identifying their unique goals for improvement.

As a therapist, my responsibility is to work together with you to understand your therapy goals and find ways to help you achieve them. Opening up about your feelings and past experiences may feel intimidating for some, but I’m here to support you on that journey.

Ideal Client

The ideal client is one who wants to see a change in their life. It is impossible to feel motivated 100% of the time, but the ideal client would remain consistent in their efforts to see change nonetheless. The ideal client would be open and willing to learn how to focus on and utilize their strengths, develop coping skills, and work collaboratively towards their desired outcomes

More about Shelby Amanda DUTKIEWICZ

My ultimate goal is to create a space for the client in which they feel safe, supported, and accepted.

My experience of working with clients of various ages, backgrounds, and diagnoses has allowed me to recognize the importance of meeting the client where they’re at, and identifying the specific goals they are hoping to achieve.

As a therapist I believe it is my responsibility to work collaboratively with you to discuss what you hope to get out of therapy and find a way to help you do just that.

For some, opening up about their feelings and experiences comes naturally. For others, opening up about their feelings and past experiences can feel intimidating and overwhelming, and it’s likely you’ve never been able to do so.

Regardless of which category you fall into, I am here as a therapist to assist you through your journey.

Specialties

N  Anxiety
N  Stress
N  PTSD
N  School Issues
N  Social emotional learning

Expertise

N  Emotional Disturbance
N  Stress

Treatment Approach

Type of Therapy

N  Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
N  Cognitive Processing (CPT)
N  Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
N  Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
N  Positive Psychology
N  Trauma Focused