Upholding the legacy of mental health in communities of color

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Looking for Support in Your personal or professional journey?

I’m Shanelle Johnson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and the “Harriet Tubman of Mental Health,” ready to:

Provide mental health support to leaders from communities of color
Train and supervise the next generation of mental health professionals
Speak as a mental health expert in communities of color

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"This work is about more than therapy, it’s about legacy, authenticity, cultural awareness, and creating safe spaces for communities of color to heal."

looking for Therapy

I work with individuals and couples experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, stress, and personal growth.

Guiding the next generation of mental health professionals through mentorship and education.

Healing and support aren’t one-size-fits-all. Explore what feels right for you.

Support for Emerging Clinicians

Clinical Supervision

I work with clinicians looking for culturally responsive supervision and supportive clinical guidance.

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Crown Johnson Mentorship Collective

Professional development, leadership, consultation, and community for mental health professionals nationwide.

What People Are Saying

Shanelle creates a fun, safe learning environment where you can show up as your authentic self. She leads from the rear, and her commitment to self care for both client and clinician makes her easy to learn from. If you want to cultivate your passion for helping people, she will get you there.

- Sadell Gray
Shanelle's supervision gave me permission to be myself as a clinician. The environment was judgment free, creative, and accountable all at once. Her approach leans deeply into the self-of-the-therapist, and because of that, my confidence soared. Sign up, be present, and prepare to do the work.

- Kipenzi Herron
Shanelle was direct with her observations and helped me build a solid clinical foundation. She created a challenging, growth-oriented space — but one where I felt genuinely cared for. Supervision with her made me unafraid to ask the difficult questions.

- Frank, AMFT
Being in supervision with Shanelle felt like cultural redemption — to be in a professional space with someone who truly understands and reflects the things I care about was validating and affirming. She prioritized the mental health of her clinicians just as much as the clients. And she never let me forget my 'why.'

- Latia Hoskins
Shanelle coached me out of my comfort zone in a safe space. Her real world experience and trauma-informed, culturally aware lens pushed me to show up as my authentic self with clients. She works outside of a textbook — and her feedback is something I still carry into my career today.

- Octavia