Clinical Social Work Practice – Jenny Shealy, LCSW, CST
Asheville, North Carolina-based Jenny Shealy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist who operates a solo private practice offering both in-person and teletherapy services. Her work centers on sex therapy and adult individual therapy, integrating a range of evidence-informed approaches tailored to each client’s circumstances.
Shealy holds a Certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which she uses for trauma reprocessing. She has also completed training in ASSYST (Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization), a treatment protocol focused on nervous system regulation following acute trauma. ASSYST is oriented toward acute stress presentations and complements her EMDR training, which addresses longer-term trauma reprocessing. Her therapeutic orientation combines talk therapy, mindfulness, and introspective techniques, and the approach she takes is individualized to each client’s specific needs rather than rigidly protocol-driven.
The practice serves adults who are exploring aspects of their sexuality, navigating transitional life events, or managing ongoing mental health concerns. Shealy explicitly affirms gender diversity and provides a welcoming, informed environment for LGBTQ+ clients, including those exploring gender identity or considering gender transition. She describes herself as knowledgeable and down to earth, and her stated approach emphasizes creating a compassionate, safe setting where clients can address personal concerns without judgment.
In addition to sex therapy, the practice addresses trauma and anxiety-related presentations, drawing on the EMDR and ASSYST frameworks where appropriate. The site notes that her therapeutic techniques span talk therapy, mindfulness practices, and introspective work, with the particular combination selected based on each individual’s goals. Telehealth availability extends access beyond the Asheville area for clients located within the relevant state licensing footprint. The website’s contact page provides the primary means of scheduling and reaching the practice; specific details regarding session fees, insurance acceptance, and year of establishment are not published on the site.