Ariel Shelby

Ariel Shelby, LICSW, is a seasoned behavioral health professional currently serving as a Behavioral Health Consultant at Christ Health Center since February 2024. Previous roles include Psych Services Social Worker at Brookwood Baptist Health, Substance Abuse Counselor at Behavioral Health Group, and Senior Social Worker at the Department of Human Resources. Ariel has experience as an MSW Social Work Intern at Birmingham VA Hospital, where assistance was provided in the intake of veterans and oversight visits to nursing homes. Early career experiences involved sales associate positions at ANN INC and JCPenney, as well as roles in education and social services, including a Prevention Assistant/Site Leader at Alethia House and a Social Work Intern at Jefferson County Family Court. Ariel holds a Master of Social Work from The University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.