Shelby Kleiner

Shelby is a lifelong Tennessean and spirited Volunteer for life. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Social Work, both from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville! She also has a certificate in veterinary social work, which tends to those at the intersection of humans and animals. Shelby strives to facilitate an equitable welfare for all living creatures, with her wholehearted belief in the healing capacity of the human-animal bond. Her practice aims to instill virtues of presence, empathy, and peacebuilding, such that everyone can marvel in the celebratory affair brought forth by each our unique fortitudes in our shared humanity. Shelby is positively elated to establish herself as a therapist at the Stables, and looks forward to fostering meaningful, therapeutic relationships with the incredible folks of Pasadena Villa. In her free time, Shelby enjoys roller-skating, attempting the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle, and partaking in the occasional café mocha.