Shelby Pemberton, PhD

Counselor Faculty

Supervised by Dr. Megan Turner-Cabrera, PSY 29534

Academic Training:

  • M.A., Clinical Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University (2016)
  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Idaho State University (2023)

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Psychological Association (Division 35 and 44)
  • Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

Areas of Special Interests:

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Identity development
  • Discrimination experiences
  • Religion/spirituality
  • Intersection between sexuality and spirituality
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mindfulness and acceptance
  • Women's issues
  • Relationship concerns
  • Serious mental illness
  • Suicide prevention
  • Cultural identity

Theoretical Orientation:

  • Integrative approach including motivational interviewing, strength based, ACT, DBT, CBT, and interpersonal process.