About sharlene

Sharlene H. McClendon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) providing compassionate online therapy for individuals seeking support, healing, and growth. She helps clients reconnect with their inner strength—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—through a safe, confidential, and supportive virtual space.

Sharlene believes that true healing begins with the relationship you have with yourself. She supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions, offering practical tools, self-awareness strategies, and guidance for lasting transformation.

For clients who wish to integrate faith, Sharlene provides Christ-centered, holistic online counseling that honors both emotional wellness and spiritual growth. Her goal is to help individuals align their inner lives with their values and purpose, moving forward with clarity, confidence, and peace.

In addition to individual online therapy, Sharlene is a speaker, educator, and writer who shares her expertise on mental health, personal growth, trauma-informed care, and emotional resilience. Through her work, she inspires others to live intentionally, embrace wholeness, and cultivate hope.

Whether it’s through secure online therapy sessions, Sharlene’s mission is clear:

To walk alongside individuals as they uncover their worth, reclaim their voice, and become the person they were always meant to be.

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) providing compassionate online therapy to help individuals heal, grow, and reclaim their inner strength. She believes every person has the capacity for healing, purpose, and lasting growth, and true transformation begins with the relationship you have with yourself—grounded in self-awareness, compassion, and acceptance.

Through secure online therapy sessions, Sharlene supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions. She provides practical tools, guidance, and empathetic support to help individuals uncover their inner strength, embrace their authentic identity, and move from survival to thriving.

For those who wish to integrate faith into their journey, Sharlene offers a Christ-centered, holistic approach, honoring both emotional wellness and spiritual growth. Her goal is to help clients live with clarity, resilience, and renewed purpose, reconnecting with themselves and creating space for authentic relationships and a meaningful life.

Through online therapy in Georgia, Sharlene’s mission is clear:

To walk alongside individuals as they uncover their worth, reclaim their voice, and step fully into who they were always meant to be.

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.