Shelby Kallus is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Bonnie Mondragon, M.S., LPC-S, RPT-S. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and their families to address a variety of mental health concerns including depression, grief, trauma, behavioral concerns, and life transitions.
Shelby earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Neuroscience from Trinity University and a Masters of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Edwards University. Her clinical experience includes work at Sun Behavioral Health, where she managed a caseload of adolescent clients. Before this, Shelby worked at Communities In Schools in Houston, where she supported public school students, coordinating services related to counseling and academic support. These roles have shaped Shelby’s expertise in treating a range of mental health concerns, allowing her to effectively help children build coping skills, improve behavior, and manage emotional struggles.
Shelby incorporates interventions from a variety of theoretical approaches, but draws heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). With children, her approach to play therapy is rooted in her understanding of brain development and its responses to stress and trauma. Play therapy provides children the opportunity to express themselves, develop cognitive and social skills, and heal from emotional difficulties in a safe place.