About sharlene

I’m Sharlene, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Christian counselor, wife, and mother who is passionate about walking alongside individuals on their journey toward healing, growth, and gaining wholeness. I support clients in gaining wisdom and deeper self-understanding, grounded in the truth of Proverbs 8:11: “For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”

Through Healing Together Solutions, LLC, I provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space where individuals can reconnect with their inner strength—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. My heart is to help you feel seen, heard, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges and rediscover who you are becoming.

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, burnout, and life transitions, offering practical tools, insight, and Christ-centered care for those who desire to integrate their faith into the healing process. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, helping you align your inner life with your values, deepen self-awareness, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace.

In addition to counseling, I serve as a speaker, educator, and writer, presenting on mental wellness, trauma-informed care, emotional resilience, burnout, and personal growth for schools, organizations, and professional communities.

Whether in session or through education, my mission is the same: to walk alongside you as you rediscover your worth, reclaim your voice, and build a life rooted in healing, purpose, and wisdom.

Sharlene H. McClendon is a recognized leader and passionate advocate in behavioral health and developmental disabilities. As a current Advisory Council member for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and a former coalition partner with GUIDE Inc. and CHRIS 180, she works to expand access to resources, foster resilience, and promote inclusion across communities.

Through her work with these organizations, Sharlene has driven meaningful change, improving outcomes for individuals navigating complex behavioral health needs and developmental challenges. She is a sought-after speaker at DBHDD conferences, presenting on Co-Occurring Disorders, Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, and Suicide Prevention, particularly in educational and campus settings.

Sharlene’s advocacy also reaches public health initiatives. Collaborating with the DeKalb and Gwinnett County Boards of Health, she has led community education on the intersection of diabetes, depression, and postpartum care, raising awareness and promoting whole-person wellness.

With a deep commitment to empowerment, equity, and inclusion, Sharlene continues to shape a future where every individual is seen, supported, and able to thrive.

Sharlene H. McClendon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Christian Counselor who provides compassionate online therapy to support individuals in healing, growth, and reclaiming their inner strength. She believes lasting change begins with the relationship you have with yourself—grounded in self-awareness, compassion, and acceptance.

Through secure online therapy, Sharlene supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, burnout, and life transitions. She offers practical tools and clinical support to help individuals reconnect with their strength, embrace their identity, and move from surviving to thriving.

For those who wish to integrate faith, she provides a Christ-centered, holistic approach that supports emotional and spiritual growth, fostering clarity, resilience, and purpose.

In addition to therapy, Sharlene is commissioned to serve schools, organizations, and professional communities as a speaker and educator. She provides training on burnout, compassion fatigue, trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, and mental wellness, equipping others with practical tools for real-world impact.

Through her work in Georgia and beyond, her mission remains:

To help individuals and communities rediscover their worth, reclaim their voice, and live with purpose and wholeness.

Sharlene H. McClendon is a published author whose writing brings hope, healing, and guidance to individuals navigating life’s challenges. Her contributions appear in widely recognized publications such as Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women and 101 Daily Devotions to Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire Women, where her stories offer encouragement, inspiration, and faith-based wisdom.

In her article for UpJourney, “What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying,” Sharlene provides compassionate guidance for supporting loved ones through the end-of-life journey, demonstrating her deep empathy and emotional insight. She also contributes to public health conversations—her feature in DiaBeaters Magazine, “Diabetes, Mental Health, Assessment Tools, and Advocacy,” explores the intersection of diabetes and mental health, equipping readers with practical tools and knowledge to care for themselves and others.

Through every piece, Sharlene’s writing reflects her mission: to empower, uplift, and walk alongside individuals as they navigate life’s most meaningful and challenging moments.