Shenika Brewer, LPC-S
Program Development Coordinator
Shenika believes that everyone has a purpose dedicated to the general welfare of the world. Although our talents are different, they are derived to serve the greater good. She finds her ultimate peace in being a resource to help co-construct personal development, mental sustainability, and liberation.
Shenika is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over ten years of experience providing services to various populations in the mental/behavioral health care field. She currently has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health, both from Troy University.
Shenika has extensive experience working in the private practice sector and has served her community through a variety of avenues. Some of those including correctional healthcare, juvenile sexually reactive behavior treatment, substance abuse treatment, inpatient hospitalization management, intensive adolescent behavioral health care, and developmental disability support. In these roles she contributed knowledge, leadership, and mentorship to clients and peers.
Shenika’s professional interests include mental health awareness, complete life balance, and self-care. She enjoys helping people strengthen their emotional wellbeing while developing tools to navigate life resiliently regardless of the obstacles you face.
In her spare time Shenika enjoys attempting DIY projects, reading, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Shenika can be reached at shenikabrewer@therapyfortherapistscollective.com.
Shaunquelle Sapp, LPCC
Member Support Specialist
Shaunquelle is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and recently joined the team in February 2024. She pursued this role to tap into her inner creativity, broaden her skill set, and enhance her personal and professional development. She is very excited to collaborate with members of the Collective and can be reached at hello@therapyfortherapistscollective.com.
Shaunquelle completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Columbus State University (GA) and her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Kent State University (OH). Having previously worked with college student populations in a university setting, Shaunquelle shifted to a private practice setting to work with adolescent and adult populations. Shaunquelle’s passion lies in mental health and wellness. She intentionally cultivates a supportive, nonjudgmental space for individuals to navigate life’s experiences, make positive changes and pursue fulfilling lives.
During her free time, Shaunquelle enjoys moments with her family and friends, embarks on traveling adventures, indulges in binge-watching TV shows and movies, and explores new restaurants as a passionate foodie!
Sunny Ray Crawfish
Member Experience Coordinator
Sunny Ray Crawfish is a dedicated professional committed to fostering inclusive and supportive environments. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Georgia Southern University and currently pursuing a Masters of Psychology degree from Adler University, Sunny brings a wealth of academic knowledge to their role. As the Executive Board Director and Co-founder of a BIPOC 2SLGBTQIA+ non-profit, they have demonstrated a strong passion for advocating for marginalized communities.
In their capacity as Office Manager and Psychological Associate of a Neuropsychology practice, Sunny has honed their skills in ensuring operational efficiency while providing compassionate care to clients. Their unique perspective as a neurodiverse, two-spirit, fat, Quapaw, Thai, and disabled individual enriches their approach to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In their new role, Sunny will be instrumental in enhancing member experiences and prioritizing the safety of marginalized communities. With their expertise and dedication, they are poised to make meaningful contributions to fostering a more equitable society.
Sunny can be reached at sunnyraycrawfish@therapyfortherapistscollective.com.
Emily Oliver, LCSW
Founder and Director
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, group practice owner, and a mom. As a neurodivergent clinician focused in treating trauma, and a trauma survivor, Emily is a strong advocate for the importance of work life balance and taking steps to protect against burnout. She is passionate about improving access to quality mental health care for all, and tackling issues of equity and justice within the mental health field. Emily completed her Masters degree in Social Work from Binghamton University. After graduating, Emily worked with individuals in active addiction and new to recovery in the field, worked night shifts as a rural emergency room social worker, and worked with Veterans facing trauma, addiction, mental illness, and substance abuse.
She has now settled in private practice in Upstate NY, where her clinical work is specialized in trauma and neurodivergence and utilizes a blend of somatic and cognitive therapy approaches, with a strong focus on an empowering and compassionate approach. She is the author of the ADHD & Autism Unmasking Workbook. In July 2021 she launched the Therapy for Therapists Collective, with the goal of supporting mental health professionals across the US and tackling the massive issue of burnout.
Elena Simonsen, LCSW
Clinical Support Specialist/Peer Support Group Coordinator
Elena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor who specializes in working with people in recovery from substance use, codependency, and other addictive patterns of behavior. She graduated from Florida State University with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and has experience working in inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings. She enjoys facilitating groups, and offers the peer support group “Let’s Talk About It- Therapist Edition” at TFTC.
Elena has a strong love for writing, which she was able to nurture through blogging while working in private practice. When she stumbled upon the Therapy for Therapists Collective website while doing research for a copywriting project, she couldn’t stop thinking about how she could contribute to their mission and support other therapists in the field. She hopes to do so by using her writing and editing skills to provide other professionals in the mental health field with the tools that they need to remain bright eyed and bushy tailed in the rewarding yet challenging clinical work that they do.
You can reach out to Elena at elenasimonsen@therapyfortherapistscollective.com with any questions related to peer support groups at TFTC.