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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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.

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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.

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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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Generational Healing

Shifting Patterns, Creating Change — Dr. Shainna’s newest book explores the deep connections between generational patterns and mental wellness, guiding readers through understanding, processing, and transforming inherited emotional legacies.

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The Mental Wellness
Practice Podcast

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.

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Credentials & Recognition

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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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Dr. Shainna

A Heart-Led Approach to
Mental Wellness &
Generational Healing