Who Is Dr. Shainna
Clinician · Educator · Author · Advocate
Dr. Shainna is a Guyanese-American mental health clinician, educator, and advocate committed to cultivating mental well-being. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Central Florida, where her research focused on identity development, self-esteem, and multicultural counseling.
As a licensed mental health counselor (MH15290), nationally certified counselor (NCC #717726), and approved clinical supervisor (ACS #3047), Dr. Shainna brings over 15 years of clinical experience to her work. She is the owner of Integrated Counseling Solutions, a strengths-based clinical mental health and consulting practice in Central Florida.
Most commonly, she works with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, and identity concerns. She is fully trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for both couples and individuals.
Beyond credentials, Dr. Shainna is a wife, mother, and friend who actively strives for growth and balance. When she's not working, you can find her bonding with family and friends, practicing yoga, exercising, learning new lessons, and traveling the globe.
Explore her full professional profile here or discover her books at TheSelfLoveWorkbook.com.
Education
University of Central Florida, 2016
University of Central Florida, 2012
UCF Burnett Honors College, 2010
Teaching & Academic Career
20+ graduate courses taught across the country
Clinical Experience
Owner and clinician of a strengths-based clinical mental health and consulting practice in Central Florida, specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, and identity concerns.
Clinical mental health counselor providing individual and group therapy to university and community clients.
Therapist at an inpatient behavioral health center providing crisis intervention and group facilitation.
Awards & Honors
Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW)
Florida Counseling Association
University of Central Florida Alumni
University of Central Florida
Education & FL Statewide Research Symposium
Leadership & Service
Mental Health Association of Central Florida
From Outside In
FL Assoc. for Multicultural Counseling & Development
UCF Doctoral Student Association
University of Central Florida
American Counseling Association
International Association of Addictions & Offender Counselors
Affirmative Practice & Social Justice
International Counseling Honor Society
Editorial Boards
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