Who Is Dr. Shainna

About Dr. Shainna

Clinician · Educator · Author · Advocate

Dr. Shainna

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

Academic Foundation

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Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision

University of Central Florida, 2016

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M.A. Mental Health Counseling

University of Central Florida, 2012

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B.A. Anthropology, Cum Laude

UCF Burnett Honors College, 2010

Teaching & Academic Career

Counselor Educator at Six Institutions

20+ graduate courses taught across the country

University of Central Florida

The Chicago School

Northwestern University

Rollins College

Northern Illinois University

Stetson University

Multicultural Counseling Group Work Assessment Ethics Career Counseling Substance Abuse Clinical Mental Health Human Development Research Methods Practicum & Internship

Clinical Experience

Counseling Practice

2016 – Present

Integrated Counseling Solutions LLC

Owner and clinician of a strengths-based clinical mental health and consulting practice in Central Florida, specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, and identity concerns.

2011 – 2016

UCF Community Counseling Clinic

Clinical mental health counselor providing individual and group therapy to university and community clients.

2013 – 2015

University Behavioral Center

Therapist at an inpatient behavioral health center providing crisis intervention and group facilitation.

Awards & Honors

Recognition

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Al Dye Award

Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW)

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Pete Fischer Humanitarian Award

Florida Counseling Association

UCF 30 Under 30

University of Central Florida Alumni

Noble Knight Award

University of Central Florida

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1st Place — Graduate Research Forum

Education & FL Statewide Research Symposium

Leadership & Service

Professional Involvement

Board of Directors

Mental Health Association of Central Florida

Board of Directors

From Outside In

Past President

FL Assoc. for Multicultural Counseling & Development

Past President

UCF Doctoral Student Association

Founder, Community-Charity Club

University of Central Florida

ACA Foundation Growth & Giving

American Counseling Association

IAAOC Graduate Student Committee

International Association of Addictions & Offender Counselors

ALGBTIC Social Justice Committee

Affirmative Practice & Social Justice

Chi Sigma Iota Professional Development

International Counseling Honor Society

Editorial Boards

Academic Review

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Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness

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Journal of Creativity in Mental Health

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Annual Review of Addictions & Offender Counseling

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Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling

As Featured In

Media & Press