Dr. Shainna

Counselor · Educator · Advocate

Dr. Shainna

Cultivating mental wellness through
self-love, education, & advocacy

Hi! I’m Shainna (Shay-na) and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m passionate about helping people better understand, address, and improve mental wellness at individual and collective levels. Whether I am striving to help a courageous individual choosing growth in counseling, a group of eager learners in a course, or advocating for generational shifts that support collective wellness, my goal remains the same: to support others as they cultivate mental wellbeing.

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ABC
CBS
NBC
VOGUE
The Washington Post
Yahoo!
Fortune
Parents
Bustle
Psychology Today
Shondaland
Well+Good
PRIDE
Brown Girl Magazine
Times of India
HER Campus
Epoch Times
CARE
Wellnest
WESH
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About Dr. Shainna

A Heart-Led Approach to
Mental Wellness &
Generational Healing

6Books Published
100k+Books Sold
35+Media Features
50+Podcast Episodes
100+Presentations

Dr. Shainna is a counselor, educator, and advocate dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to cultivate mental wellness. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing is a practice and that providing practical, accessible support is essential for lasting growth.

Dr. Shainna views self-love and generational healing as two sides of the same journey. By nurturing ourselves, we address inherited patterns and ancestral wounds; by healing across generations, we deepen our capacity for self-love. Her mission is to make this transformation accessible, teachable, and actionable for all, creating a ripple effect of wellness that strengthens the collective.

Curious to learn more? Explore her full professional background here.

How We Can Work Together

Explore What Dr. Shainna Offers

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Counseling

Through strengths-based existential methods, Dr. Shainna utilizes a tailored approach for each client that hones individuality, purpose, and hope as catalysts for mental wellness. Specializations include anxiety, trauma, and identity/cultural concerns.

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Consulting

From tailored individual mental wellness education to corporate wellness facilitation, Dr. Shainna provides expert guidance to support individual and collective well-being.

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Speaking & Activations

From high-impact keynote speaking to bespoke event activations, Dr. Shainna creates dynamic, safe spaces for participants to move beyond theory into the practice of mental wellness.

Event Leadership Keynote Presentations Retreat Hosting Interactive Workshops Group Facilitation
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Books

Evidence-based tools designed to democratize mental health access. Dr. Shainna has published six mental health resources, with a highly anticipated new title arriving this year.

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The Mental Wellness Practice Podcast

Accessible, convenient mental health education you can take with you. Each episode explores practical strategies for understanding and improving your mental wellness journey.

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Media

A regular contributor to Psychology Today, Yahoo, NAMI, and the American Counseling Association. Featured in 35+ outlets including Vogue, ABC News, NBC, and The Washington Post.

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The Self-Love Series & More

Books

Resources to explore, understand, and cultivate mental well-being

Coming 2026

Generational Healing

Dr. Shainna’s upcoming sixth book explores the deep connections between generational patterns and mental wellness — guiding readers through understanding, processing, and transforming inherited emotional legacies.

The Mental Wellness Practice Podcast

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The Mental Wellness
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Practical strategies to cultivate mental well-being

Join Dr. Shainna for conversations that help you explore, understand, and nurture your mental wellness. From self-love to boundaries to emotional intelligence, each episode offers practical strategies grounded in research and real-world experience.

Credentials & Recognition

Awards, Licenses &
Professional Achievements

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Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision
University of Central Florida
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
State of Florida — MH15290
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Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
NBCC — #717726
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Pete Fischer Humanitarian Award
Florida Counseling Association

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Let’s Connect

Whether it’s speaking, media, consulting, or just saying hello — Dr. Shainna would love to hear from you.

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