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Meet Your Therapist

Your Trusted Partner In Care

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Portrait of Shelly R. Trimble, LISW-S, LCSW, wearing a light blue blazer and pearl necklace in a clean, professional headshot; the image accompanies the meet-your-therapist bio describing 22+ years of social work experience, more than a decade serving military service members and families, trauma-informed and culturally attuned clinical care, University of Pittsburgh M.S.W. 2003, B.S. Psychology 2001, NASW membership, and licensure in Ohio and Texas — used to build trust, highlight credentials, and invite clients seeking evidence-based, resilience-focused therapy and iRest-informed practices.

With more than 22 years of social work experience—over a decade of which has been devoted to empowering military service members and their families—I bring a culturally attuned, trauma-informed perspective to every therapeutic relationship. Grounded in evidence-based practices, seasoned leadership, and an unwavering commitment to healing, resilience, and personal transformation, I strive to create a collaborative space where clients can reclaim strength and purpose.

My Education

M.S.W., Master of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh  2003

B.S., Psychology, University of Pittsburgh  2001

SHELLY R. TRIMBLE
LISW-S, LCSW
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Licenses and Credentialing

LISW-S, Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor, State of Ohio

LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Texas

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Clinical and Leadership Experience

Integrated Prevention Program Manager

Air Education and Training Command, U.S. Air Force

2023-Present

Child Welfare Program Specialist (Detail)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement

2022

Wing Executive Officer (Detail)

910th Airlift Wing, U.S. Air Force

2021-2022

Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Coordinator

910th Airlift Wing, U.S. Air Force

2011-2023

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Cleveland Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Sandusky, Ohio

2005-2011

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

HealthSouth, State College, Pennsylvania

2003-2005

Clinical Social Work (Internship)

Salvation Army Harbor Light Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 

2002-2003

Clinical Social Work (Internship)

Mercy Behavioral Health

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 

2002

Psychology Student (Internship)

UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute Hospital

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 

2000

Teaching Experience

Yellow Ribbon Program

United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command

Instructor

2011-Present

iRest®

Certified iRest® Teacher

2018-Present

Master Resilience Training

United States Air Force

Instructor

2019-Present

Victim Advocate Training Course

United States Air Force

Instructor

2015-2023

SAPR/SHARP Symposium

Presenter

2018

Honors and Awards

Armed Services Civilian Service Medal Award

Operation Allies Refuge Operation Welcome

OAR/OAW

2024

Hubert H. Humphrey Award for Services to America

Office of Refugee Resettlement

ORR

2022

Senior Civilian of the Year

United States Air Force, 910th Airlift Wing

2022

Senior Civilian of the Quarter

United States Air Force, 910th Airlift Wing

2022

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