Meet Our Therapists

Shayna Whisnant, LCSW

Owner and Clinical Therapist

My Therapy Journey

All my life, I have always had strong empathy towards the experience of others.

Growing up, this was expressed in my close friendships. I was always the person who would comfort and listen to my friends.

This meaningful connection with my loved ones brought me so much joy. Since I always held a space for others, it felt so wonderful to have space held for me when I first went to therapy.

Therapy has been extremely helpful in many different stages of my life. Through treatment, I was able to become more self-aware, better tolerate my emotions, and learn how to be self-compassionate.

I believe that therapy is not only helpful for personal growth but my professional growth as well.

These experiences led me to want to provide the same support for others.

My background experience

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology- The University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Master of Social Work- Widener University
• Master of Education in Human Sexuality- Widener University
• Suicide Assessment and Intervention Training- Elwin Behavioral Health
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training- Savio House
• Trauma Certificate- Widener University
• EMDR Basic Training- EMDR of the Rockies
• EMDR the Progressive approach: Treating Dissociative Disorders- Dolores Mosquera
• EMDR The Progressive Approach: Treating Suicidality and Self-Harm - Dolores Mosquera
• EMDR The Progressive Approach: Working with Hostile Voices and Parts of the Personality
• A Relational Model Parts/ Ego States Work in EMDR therapy- Andrew Seubart

My Life Outside of Therapy

When I am not working, I love camping, hiking, skiing, going to the gym, and spending time with my partner and friends.

I practice mindfulness, take baths, reflect on my thoughts, and play with my pup Grouper to ensure my mental health remains strong.

I prioritize self- care because it helps me be a better therapist. Making time for the people and things I love refills my cup so I can continue to remain fully present with my clients.

Cedric Reeves, LPCC

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate

Discovering Therapy, Meditation, and Attachment Theory

I use in depth- psychology approach in therapy. I focus on helping the client understand their own problematic patterns, and how they were adaptive in the past. Then we work to integrater and resolve the patterns that are no longer of service. My intent is to help you approach your own difficult patterns with understanding and kindness.

I have always wanted to figure out life and suffer less. I've done many years of personal psychotherapy and meditation with that aim in mind. After earning a finance degree, I worked in Santiago, Chile, but felt unhappy and uninterested in business. Returning to the U.S., I studied psychology with plans to become a psychotherapist. A class on "Meditation, Biofeedback, and Self-Regulation" led me to meditation as a central life focus for many years. I practiced many forms of meditation, accumulating significant experience, but still I still felt that something was missing.

In 2020, a friend mentioned attachment theory and the Ideal Parent Figure Protocol (IPF).  This resonated with me. I realized I had insecure attachment, which explained many of my issues. I studied attachment theory, practiced Ideal Parent Figure Protocol Meditation, and later trained in Schema Therapy and got a masters in mental health counseling. This work improved my relationships and mental state. I now enjoy connecting with others.  I feel more at ease and understand myself and others better.   

As a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, I am under direct Supervision of Francisca Mix, LPC, BC-DMT, ACS to ensure best practice care as I work towards licensure.

My background experience

• Undergraduate Degree in Psychology at University of Alabama Birmingham – suma cum laude, 2006
• Undergraduate degree in Finance University of Alabama Huntsville, suma cum laude, 2004
• Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University, August, 2023
• Ideal Parent Figure June 2020 to March 2021 (8 months). Online training program on Ideal Parent Figure Protocol (IPF) “
• Attachment Disturbances Clinical Training ” 10 hour training– April 2020
• Main and Goldwyn Adult Attachment Interview Scoring Training , 90 hour, July 2020
• Mentalization Based Treatment Basic Training with Anthony Bateman at Mentalizar Mexico, October 2024, 21 hour training
• Schema Therapy TrainingCompleted two separate one-year-long,official ISST Schema Therapy training courses:Wainer Psicologia – Brazil:  September 2020 to December 2021 – 148 hour
• Asociación Latinoamericana de Terapia de Esquemas /Centro de Terapia de Esquemas Perú – September 2020 – September 2021 –
• Attachment and Dissociation Assessment and Treatment: An Introduction to Foundational Skills with Elizabeth Davis, Child Trauma Institute, 13 hour course, January 2021

My Interests

In addition to psychotherapy, meditation, and attachment theory I love learning about business, foreign languages, and cultures.