About Refresh Wellness & Counseling
For well over a decade, Ivy Pellerito, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP, owner of Refresh Wellness & Counseling, has been working with individuals to help create long-term change, healing and transformation, instead of temporary band-aids, by building a relationship that provides safety and acceptance, and ultimately promotes change.
Refresh Wellness & Counseling was created to utilize more than one approach to change. As a licensed counselor, Ivy recognized that talk therapy was not always the most effective tool to facilitate change. It is now known that trauma and emotions are stored in the body and energy field if not processed and released. This realization and knowledge led Ivy into learning and utilizing Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine/Healing modalities as stand-alone modalities or in collaboration with counseling.
As a seasoned therapist in both MO and KS, I personalize each session according to each client's individual needs. This includes traditional "talk therapy", as well as EMDR and EFT/Tapping to help work through issues of Addiction, Anxiety, Self Esteem, Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, Depression and Relationships, as well as most other concerns. I am certified as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
As a practioner of energy medicine, I am certified in The Emotion Code and a Reiki Master. These session are scheduled independently from the counseling sessions. I enjoy teaching Reiki classes to those wanting to learn this incredible method of self-care and share the love with others.
Whichever tool we determine most beneficial for change, I am incredibly passionate about stepping into people’s lives who are looking to discover their worth and make positive changes in their lives. I often find that most of us don't know value our or voice, so I've made it my life's purpose to help them find their true identity and genuine happiness in the midst of life's journey.
My name is Mallorie Shepard. I am currently a Counseling in Training, moving towards a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC). I graduated May of 2022 with my masters in Counseling Psychology from Avila University. I have been with Refresh Wellness and Counseling since January of 2021, and have been directly supervised by Ivy Pellerito, MA, LPC, LCPC, NCC since. My goal and heart’s desire is to help all people learn how to identify their emotions, process their experiences, and heal from their traumas. I look forward to earning a relationship with my clients and being a part of their growth to become the best versions of themselves possible.
I am most passionate about working with adults ages 18 to 75 who have experienced childhood trauma, suffered from domestic violence and individuals who struggle with debilitating anxiety and depression.
I work with clients who often feel overburdened with daily life challenges which makes it hard for them to navigate their lives. I help my clients learn to feel calmer and more in control of their lives by reducing anxiety and managing their depression. I help my clients heal from past traumas and reduce trauma triggers which improves their overall quality of life.
My modalities of choice include EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), CBT, mindfulness techniques and client-centered therapy.
I knew I wanted to be a therapist after taking my first Psychology class in high school. I spent many years reading, studying and navigating my own life with the help of a therapist. After realizing the healing power of therapy I went back to school and decided to truly pursue my passion. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from UMKC graduating with honors in May of 2015. Immediately following, I began my master’s program in Mental Health and graduated July of 2019.
My name is Katlin Huskey. I am currently a Counseling in Training, moving towards a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC). I graduated December of 2022 with my masters in Counseling Psychology from Avila University. I am new with Refresh Wellness and Counseling, I am currently being directly supervised by Ivy Pellerito, MA, LPC, LCPC, NCC. My goal and passion is to help you make the changes you would like to make, to help you learn more about yourself, and to strengthen your relationships so you can know yourself as whole and safe and can experience a positive quality of life. I look forward to working together and to help you grow in a safe, comfortable, and calming space that is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the health and well-being of individuals.
Sophia Palmerin, MA, CIT
816.945.2847
Sophia@refreshwellnessandcounseling.com
My name is Sophia Palmerin. I finished my Masters Degree July 22’ at UMKC and am currently working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I just started here at Refresh Wellness & Counseling and I’m so excited to get established with clients! I focus on creating a trusting environment in my sessions that allows for open and honest discussion, as the willingness to be vulnerable is the most important step in receiving help. I am willing to meet you at any point in your process and proceed at the pace that is comfortable for you. I will always integrate strategies that are tailored to you specifically, as I know each person deserves an individualized treatment plan. In session with me you will learn to be more aware of your emotions, and given vast opportunities to explore them in the way that is most helpful to you.
Elisabeth ‘Lis’ Klemme, MS, Clinical Intern
407.900.3606
Lis@refreshwellnessandcounseling.com
The world we live in can be hard to navigate under any circumstances. When you add in struggling with depression, anxiety, mental illness, adverse life experiences, or some combination of these, life can feel unbearable. My goal as a professional is to help my clients find balance and joy in their healing process, and walk through that process with them.
Currently I am a masters level counseling intern, working towards graduation and licensure at Refresh Wellness and Counseling. I love working with individuals ages 6 and up.
In therapy, each person’s process is unique. Therefore my job is to individualize treatment in order to help advance your healing journey.
Shanin Boykin, MS, Clinical Intern
913.954.1894
Shanin@refreshwellnessandcounseling.com
Sometimes, it is hard to know where to start when it comes to your healing journey. There are many things to consider like anxiety, depression, different stressors, and other mental illnesses. As a professional, my goal is to help those in need, find peace and joy in their healing process.
I am currently a masters level counseling intern at Avila University, working towards graduation, and then licensure through Refresh Wellness and Counseling. I love working with all ages, including children as young as 5. When it comes to therapy, everyone’s path is different. My job is to ensure individualized treatment that caters to your specific needs.
Take the first step in healing and contact me via call or email. I look forward to meeting you!
About Refresh
Learn more about our many services and allow us to assist in your journey of transformation.
Services Provided:
Individual Counseling - Virtually or In-person
Counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and client. Professional counselors help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil; seek to improve communication and coping skills; strengthen self-esteem; and promote behavior change and optimal mental health.
EMDR Counseling - Virtually or In-person
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. It is an entire therapy model that has been proven to be highly effective for those who have experienced trauma.
Group Counseling - Virtually or In-person
Group counseling is a form of counseling where a small group of people meet regularly to discuss, interact, and explore common problems with each other and the group leader. Group counseling seeks to give clients a safe and comfortable place where they can work out problems and emotional concerns.
Reiki - Distance
Reiki is a Japanese technique of Energy Medicine that aims to help the flow of energy and remove blocks. Improving the flow of energy around the body may enable relaxation, reduce pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness.
Emotion Code - Distance or In-person
The premise of The Emotion Code is that the energy of past emotions can literally become trapped in your body, affecting your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. We believe these trapped emotions could be keeping you in patterns of discomfort, sorrow, failure, and heartbreak. This is a simple, yet effective, technique to release these trapped emotions.
Reiki Trainings
Reiki Level 1: Students learn to use this positive energy to care for themselves. Level 1 focuses on the foundation and basics of Reiki, as well the technique for self-healing and self-care. This class is open to anyone wanting to learn more about Reiki.
Reiki Level 2: Students learn the technique for giving Reiki to others and how to conduct a Reiki session. Prerequisite is Reiki Level 1.