Pursuing Deeper Connections. Supporting Lasting Change.
A compassionate space for individuals and couples seeking healing, growth, and deeper connection with themselves and in their relationships.
Building Stronger Bonds, Together.
At Pursuing Connections Counseling, I help individuals and couples build secure, emotionally fulfilling relationships with themselves and with those they love. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, disconnection, or feeling overwhelmed, therapy offers a space to slow down, explore what you’re feeling and begin creating new ways forward.
I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in partnership with Life Directions Counseling in Spokane, WA. I offer both in-person sessions and secure telehealth therapy for clients across Washington State.
You don’t have to do this alone. Whether you’re seeking clarity, support, or meaningful change, I’m here to walk alongside you with warmth, insight, and compassion.
Hi, I’m Shelly Donovan, LMFTA
I’m a therapist who helps people move from emotional disconnection to deeper understanding, secure relationships, and meaningful change.
I’m a connection-focused therapist who supports individuals and couples in healing, growing, and deepening connection within themselves and in their relationships.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, emotionally distant, or weighed down by experiences that have been difficult to process. My role is to walk alongside you with warmth, curiosity, and compassion as we gently explore what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we can begin to shift the patterns that no longer serve you and create space for clarity, healing, and meaningful change.
Schedule a session and take the next step toward healing and connection.
Insurance
I am part of Life Directions Counseling, which accepts a variety of insurance plans. A full list of accepted providers can be found here, lifedirectionscounseling.com
Individuals
Therapy offers a supportive space to explore the emotions beneath depression, self-doubt, and people-pleasing. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of these patterns and help you reconnect with your worth and your voice.
Couples
I help couples move through the pain of infidelity or emotional disconnection by creating a safe space for vulnerability, honesty, and healing. Together, we work to rebuild trust, strengthen emotional bonds, and restore a sense of safety and closeness in the relationship.
How do I get started?
Ready to begin?
You’re welcome to reach out with any questions or to learn more about starting therapy. I’ll respond personally and help you feel supported as you take this first step.
I offer weekly 50-minute sessions, either in person at my Spokane office or online for clients anywhere in Washington. In our work together, we’ll explore the emotional patterns shaping your experiences and begin building the tools needed for stronger, more secure relationships.
As therapy unfolds, you’ll gain greater clarity, heal emotional pain, and move forward with a deeper sense of connection and resilience.
Ready to build a stronger relationship with yourself or your partner? Reach out to learn how therapy can support your journey toward clarity, connection, and healing.
