Creative Expressions Therapy
Shelby Kanaly MPS, LMHC
Clinical Director & Owner
Where healing happens through creative collaboration and self expression.
Therapeutic Philosophy
At Creative Expressions, we believe the therapeutic relationship is a powerful tool that is valuable in making change. We strive to understand the way you experience yourself, your world, and others around you. You are the expert on your life and it is an honor to bear witness to the changes clients make. We value compassion, social justi
At Creative Expressions, we believe the therapeutic relationship is a powerful tool that is valuable in making change. We strive to understand the way you experience yourself, your world, and others around you. You are the expert on your life and it is an honor to bear witness to the changes clients make. We value compassion, social justice, creativity, humor, and honesty in our work with clients.
Shelby Kanaly, LMHC, Clinical Director, Supervisor
Shelby Kanaly (She/Her)
Shelby is the owner, Clinical Director and Supervisor at Creative Expressions. She has 10+ yrs of experience serving LGBTQIA+, including gender affirming mental health care for our gender diverse community.
Art Therapist, LMHC
Emily Gewax (She/Her)
Emily joined our team as an intern in 2023 and continued her clinical work with Creative Expressions. Emily is an amazing therapist and a tenacious advocate for clients, quickly becoming an admirable leader in our field.
Art Therapist & Counseling Supervisee, LMHCA
A. Schultz (They/Them)
A. is the newest addition to our team.
We are excited to congratulate them for earning their Masters degree from Antioch University in 2026. After completing their Practicum and Internship with us, we are more than thrilled to have them as part of our clinical team here at Creative Expressions. Starting September 2026 they will be accepting new clients.