SHAYNA MELL, LPC

Shayna Mell (pronouns: she/her) is an experienced licensed professional counselor and art therapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her specialty interests include: girls’ and women’s issues, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and integrating creativity and positive psychology into counseling practice. She utilizes treatment approaches that are evidence-based and uniquely tailored to each client.

Shayna earned her bachelor’s degree in fine art from Columbus College of Art and Design, and her master’s degree in counseling and art therapy from Ursuline College. Shayna is passionate about learning, especially from others, and loves to incorporate the arts into self-discovery. She is enthusiastic about using diverse expressive tools such as collage, sculpture, writing, and movement to help clients reflect, process, and connect with themselves on their personal journey towards healing.

Prior to joining Wellness Grove, Shayna has worked in a variety of settings including intensive home-based counseling, adolescent outpatient groups, telehealth, and community-based art programming. She has gained clinical experience in seeing a diverse age range of clients in individual, group, and family counseling. Shayna is dedicated to helping clients navigate life experiences, changes, and challenges by building a wide range of skills and self-esteem.

Shayna’s approach to counseling is relational, non-judgmental, and strength-based because she believes that growth, wellness, and healing are rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and mutual respect. In addition to being a compassionate listener, she understands the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance and creates space for clients to share comfortably, vulnerably, and safely. She is known for using creativity, humor, metaphors, and mindfulness in sessions to help clients explore their highest potential and reach their goals.

Shayna’s strengths include: kindness, active listening, empathy, empowerment, and creativity.