Who We Are

Shelly Duckworth is a Mental Health Counselor, Certified Trauma Specialist, Certified Pennsylvania PTSD Group Facilitator, and Certified Family Life Educator. She is currently pursing her doctorate in counseling psychology and has her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degree as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development and Family Science. She also has graduate experience in family therapy and has been involved in the field of victim advocacy for over 10 years. Shelly’s responsibilities at the Adams County Children's Advocacy Center include assessments, trauma based therapy services, play therapy, structured sensory interventions and cognitive behavioral therapy with children and their families that have been referred through the Center. She also provides group therapy services, prevention programs, community education through trainings and consults with Multidisciplinary Team members regarding clinical components of referred cases.