Shonna Smith - Executive Assistant

Hey yall! I’m Shonna — 50% chaos coordinator, 50% emotional gangster (no, seriously).  I enjoy keeping things organized, moving smoothly, and supporting the team wherever I'm needed. I call myself that because I’m both a feeler and a thinker — I can hold things down for everyone on the outside while my brain is doing cartwheels on the inside. I’m human, but I bring a lot of heart into what I do. I think that’s part of why I’m so passionate about mental health - I get it, life can be a lot, and I want to help others navigate it with honesty and genuine care. 

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and have experience across several mental health settings, including ABA services, outpatient psychiatric care, and  psychiatric hospitals with IOP and PHP levels of treatment.

I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with the goal of becoming a therapist so I can do the work I love even more. I’m pursuing this path because I truly believe mental health professionals don’t have to “have it all together” to make a difference. Often, it’s our own experiences (what we’ve lived, seen, or helped others navigate) that give us insight and empathy, alongside our formal education, that allows us to truly guide and support others through life’s challenges. That’s the kind of therapist I hope to be: honest, grounded, and real.

Outside of work, you can find me near the ocean, traveling, spending time with family, and/or at a concert — always bringing humor, warmth, and a little sass into everything I do.  After all, life's better with laughter, sun, and a little chaos.