Shaina Kirkendall was born on an Army Base at Fort Leonardwood, MO. She grew up in Delaware and attended college in Philadelphia. She has lived in several states, traveled extensively abroad and in recent years has returned to her East Coast roots. Shaina loves the Chesapeake Bay Region and has settled in North Eastern Maryland.

Shaina has a love for nature; enjoying the beautiful outdoors, beaches, rivers and bay in her area all year long. Shaina loves to play music, explore, sail and adventure with her niece.

Shaina has experienced the power of therapeutic approaches in both her professional and personal life; she considers those experiences to be life-changing and is dedicated to helping others equally have access to resources, clinicians and support. Shaina passionately believes in personal connection and access to various therapeutic approaches as crucial in helping individuals in times of crises or difficulties. Shaina utilizes authentic engagement with clients and staff to thoroughly guide their therapeutic experience.

Reem Alkaabi was born in Tulsa, OK and lived in Fort Worth, TX. She then moved to the United Arab Emirates with family where she completed her BSc in Psychology. She has spent the past 4 years supporting the field of mental health in UAE through her work with the department of health as well as multiple crisis helplines and mental health platforms. She has also worked extensively in research with multiple publications to date.

Reem has now moved back to Oklahoma where she continues to pursue her passion for mental health care and accessibility. She enjoys hiking, gardening, gaming, and working with animals while she pursues her Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling at George Washington University.