Dr. Shauna Moore Reynolds, ED.D., LCPC-S, LPC, NCC, ACS

Dr. Shauna is the Chief Executive Officer of SMR Counseling Services, LLC. She holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Texas Southern University, a master's degree in Behavioral Sciences from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from The University of Houston-Downtown, and a certificate in the Fundamentals of Human Resource Management from Rice University. Dr. Shauna is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LCPC-S) in Maryland, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Washington, D.C., an NBCC National Certified Counselor (NCC), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).

Dr. Shauna has received numerous awards and accolades from many sources, including recognition from The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, The Washington D.C. Attorney General's Office, The U.S. Attorney's Office, and induction into the Chi Sigma Iota counseling honor society. She was also the 2018 Maryland Counseling Association Outstanding Mental Health Professional Award winner. Dr. Shauna has served her community by discussing the importance of mental health care and self-care. She also holds positions as a Mental Health First Aid Facilitator and Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteer and continues to be a source of support and mentorship for master's level mental health counseling interns and pre-licensed and post-licensed counselors.

During her time of government service, Dr. Shauna has held positions at the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, and several offices in the DC federal government. She is a former Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University in the Department of Education and a former Associate Professor at Loyola University of Maryland in the Department of Pastoral Counseling.

Breanna J. Desjardin, M.S., LCPC, NCC

Breanna J. Desjardin, M.S., LCPC, NCC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and a nationally certified counselor. Mrs. Desjardin is a PhD student in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at Walden University and serves as an adjunct faculty member in the online Forensic Psychology program at The Chicago School. Mrs. Desjardin earned her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and her bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, College Park. While at the University of Maryland, she competed in Division I Track and Field for four years. During this time, Mrs. Desjardin developed a grant proposal to explore the effectiveness of sports-related interventions on the mental health of adjudicated juveniles.

Before dedicating herself to counseling full-time, Mrs. Desjardin transitioned from the Honors Internship Program to a full-time analyst in the federal government. During her five-year tenure, Mrs. Desjardin served as an employee assistance peer, and she co-developed division-wide employee assistance wellness programs to address mental health challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mrs. Desjardin also participated in many temporary training duties, including service as an interim acting supervisor and onboarding of graduates from the collegiate hiring initiative.

In private practice, Mrs. Desjardin specializes in helping young adults face life challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, career exploration, and post-athletic identity development. She is passionate about empowering her students and clients to overcome inadequacy and build confidence as they discover their voice in the world and their careers. Her current research examines the impact of family systems on young adults experiencing imposter syndrome.

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