Shelby Matt-Smith is a dedicated Specialty Behavioral Health Clinician at Medford Behavioral Health. She completed her Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice at Southern Utah University in 2016, followed by a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Oregon University in 2020. Shelby’s experience includes work at Phoenix Counseling Center, where she earned her CADC II certification.

Shelby specializes in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatment. She has significant experience working with clients dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, family and emotional dysfunction, legal issues, sexual deviance, Bipolar Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder. At Rogue Community Health, Shelby aligns with the organization’s patient-first approach, seeing herself as a supportive guide in her clients’ therapeutic journey.

She believes that quality care stems from curiosity and a willingness to listen, learn, and align with her clients’ priorities. Shelby approaches therapy as a collaborative process, where her role is to provide validation, support, direction, objectivity, and feedback.

Outside of her professional life, Shelby enjoys spending time with her family, engaging in activities like playing games, watching TV shows, exploring new places, and painting. Her two dogs and two cats bring joy and liveliness to her everyday life.