Hello! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 17 years of experience. My career began in mental health hospitals, where I worked with children and young adults facing severe trauma. Later, I transitioned into a role as a Care Manager for managed care companies, and eventually, I founded My Caring Counseling, a private practice designed to provide a supportive and creative space where clients feel safe and heard on their journey to healing.
My expertise primarily focuses on clients struggling with depression, anxiety, life stressors, major life transitions, the challenges of a midlife crisis, self-esteem, interpersonal conflicts, and couples therapy.
I approach therapy through a person-centered lens, tailoring my methods to fit each client’s unique needs. I integrate various techniques, including solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, supportive therapy, and movement therapy. This holistic approach aims to enhance your cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and attentive, and I’m here to listen closely and help you find the path that works best for you.
As a therapist from a diverse cultural background, I am deeply committed to offering inclusive care to individuals from all walks of life, including young adults, older adults, and couples. I have completed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training to ensure that my approach is respectful and responsive to the unique needs of every client. I believe in the power of self-healing and in your ability to create meaningful change in your life, and I’m excited to walk alongside you as you navigate this process.
I'm honored to be part of your journey and look forward to supporting you as we work together toward your goals.
Professional experience
16 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Depression, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Fertility issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Shirnel has helped me in many ways since our therapy sessions began. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Shirnel for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Shirnel is great, a genuine person that I am able to connect two.
Our session feel like a breath of fresh air.
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Shirnel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Excellent fit, reliable and trustworthy
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Shirnel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Shirnel helps me feel heard and understood. She has great advice on how to deal with my current situation, and gives me confirmation when I’m right, and helps me see things from a different perspective. I feel stronger and more confident.
Written on Jul 12, 2024 after therapy with Shirnel for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
Shirnel is always there for support and a helping hand! She knows all the right questions to ask and is a great listener on the days I just need to talk things out!!
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Shirnel for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great job
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Shirnel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shirnel is just a kind and thoughtful person. She brings scientific analysis to her positions but is also a great listener. Highly recommend
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Shirnel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Shirnel is wonderful! Had such a wonderful experience with her. Highly recommend
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Shirnel for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I felt an instant response to Shirnel, she made me feel safe in sharing everything with her. Shirnel gave me the best advice. Mike my husband has Alziemers, he was diagnosed Recently, he has many test ahead. Shirnel steered me in the right direction concerning the amount, (thousands out of our Bank account, which she gave me great advice I followed. Shirnel means so much to me and we became fast friends. Thanks
Written on Dec 24, 2022 after therapy with Shirnel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
My counselor Shirnel Alleyne-Grant is a very professional and experienced and knowledgeable person. From day one she made me feel comfortable and like we had known each other for years. She allows me to chase a rabbits every once in a while but always leads me back to my issues. In our few sessions I have come to truly respect her and her advise and counsel. I highly recommend her if you are needing someone to talk to.
Scott Tharpe
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Shirnel for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
This is my first time using BetterHelp and Shirlen is the first therapist I was connected with. I had expected to need to change therapists a few times before finding the right fit - from our first session I knew that Shrinel got it, and gets me. Our sessions are productive and effective. She listens so well and can get right to the core of situations and my own ways of being while still empowering me. Straight from the heart, I would recommend Shirnel to anyone.
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Shirnel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I enjoyed our earlier sessions but the last two she has been dismissive and distracted and it hasn’t been a good experience.
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Shirnel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Just the right amount of tough love and patient understanding to push me in the right direction. I really cannot ask for a better therapist.
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Shirnel for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Shirnel is awesome. I felt heard, seen, and I saw improvements in my health. I’m so grateful for BetterHelp.
Written on Jul 10, 2022 after therapy with Shirnel for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Shirnel is as solid as they come. A great listener . She leans into what you’re saying and you can tell that you have her attention. It’s clear that she wants to help you get better. I would highly recommend her to anyone that’s looking for a therapist that I going to treat you like you’re their only patient.
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Shirnel for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Hi!
Shirnel is a great listener and has a good ability to sense & retrieve deeper understanding on any concern.
I really appreciated sessions with her, would definitely suggest for that :)
Thanks for your time
Rocío
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Shirnel for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Shrinel has been a wonderful therapist, companion, supportive female figure in my time here on Betterhelp. From our first meeting, she listened so carefully and replied with compassion and empathy. She's very well spoken and takes a kind and optimistic approach in life that has made me think more positively and with brighter goals than I had previously had coming into therapy. Her advice has always been directive but also respectful and realistic. She's as much of a life coach as she is a therapist, covering a wide range of someone who you can trust with your challenges and emotions in life.
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Shirnel for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I’ve had two sessions with Shirnel so far and she’s been the greatest fit for me so far. I’ve always been told that finding the right therapist can take time, which it definitely has. Shirnel has been a breath of fresh air for someone going through the struggles I’m going through. Shirnel is very welcoming, understanding and attentive and I already feel great after a few sessions. Cannot recommend enough!
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Shirnel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Love working with Shirnel. She is a great listener and kind person. Can only recommend
Written on Jan 08, 2022 after therapy with Shirnel for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
My therapist is awesome, she listens and is very attentive and provides me with fun homework that will impact my life right now in a positive way
Written on Dec 24, 2021 after therapy with Shirnel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I loved working with Shirnel!! I felt that she was right for me the moment I matched with her because she was so full of energy and had amazing vibes. I have been feeling so much better and it feels like something heavy has been lifted off my chest. After having my counseling sessions with her, I have become more relaxed and happy. She's a warm person and makes you feel very comfortable. I would definitely recommend her to others!
Written on Oct 08, 2021 after therapy with Shirnel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Shirnel is the BEST! I feel so safe with her because she understands me! I have never felt so sure and secure with a therapist like I do with Shirnel.
Written on Aug 20, 2021 after therapy with Shirnel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Shirnel is so nice and my favorite therapist on this app.
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Shirnel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
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