Shenelle Hinton

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health, including executive leadership roles overseeing multi-million-dollar clinical programs. I understand both the personal and systemic pressures that impact high-capacity individuals.

I specialize in working with women in leadership, professionals navigating high responsibility, and individuals in addiction recovery who are ready for deeper, sustainable change. Many of my clients appear “put together” on the outside but privately carry stress, burnout, relationship strain, or unresolved patterns that are no longer serving them.

For clients who desire it, I thoughtfully integrate faith into the therapeutic process. Whether you are wrestling with spiritual questions, leadership identity, or aligning your values with your decisions, our work can incorporate your faith in a way that feels grounded and authentic.

My style is direct, steady, and strategic. I offer a space that is both compassionate and growth-oriented — where insight leads to action.

My approach is relational, systemic, and solution-focused. I look beyond surface symptoms to explore the underlying patterns shaped by family dynamics, professional environments, cultural expectations, and personal history.

I draw from:

• Family Systems Theory

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Trauma-informed care

• Addiction and recovery frameworks

• Strengths-based and solution-focused interventions

In addiction recovery work, I focus not only on substance use but on the deeper emotional, relational, and identity patterns that fuel cycles of relapse or self-sabotage. For women in leadership, we often address burnout, boundary-setting, imposter syndrome, and the tension between strength and vulnerability.

My goal is to help clients build clarity, resilience, and alignment — not dependency on therapy.

Your first session will be structured yet conversational. We will clarify what brings you to therapy, explore relevant background, and identify specific goals for our work together.

You can expect thoughtful, direct questions that help us move beyond surface-level discussion quickly. Many clients leave the first session feeling relieved, understood, and more focused.

If faith is important to you, we can integrate that from the beginning. If recovery is part of your story, we will approach it with honesty, accountability, and compassion.

Above all, you can expect professionalism, discretion, and a collaborative partnership aimed at meaningful forward movement.