Meet Cryshanna Schellenger, LPC, ADHD- CCSP, CCTP

Before becoming a therapist, Cryshanna served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps and later worked as a criminal investigator specializing in child welfare and forensic interviewing. Her extensive experience in high-stress environments has shaped her ability to support individuals through trauma, identity challenges, and life transitions.

As a mother and neurodiversity advocate, she is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate ADHD, blended family dynamics, and co-parenting struggles. Outside of therapy, she enjoys reading, crocheting, building LEGO creations with her children, and supporting her daughter’s achievements in competitive swimming and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Specialties:

• ADHD in adults and adolescents

• Anxiety and stress management

• Trauma-informed care

• Blended family dynamics and co-parenting support

• Veterans, first responders, and law enforcement personnel

• LGBTQ+ affirming therapy

Approach:

When working with Cryshanna, you can expect a compassionate, structured, and goal-oriented approach tailored to your unique needs. She blends evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and trauma-focused interventions to help you navigate challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

With a background in military service, criminal investigation, and mental health counseling, Cryshanna brings a unique perspective to therapy. She understands resilience, identity struggles, and the complexities of overcoming adversity. Whether you're managing ADHD, coping with anxiety, working through trauma, or adjusting to life transitions, she provides a safe, structured, and affirming space to help you gain clarity and confidence in your journey.

Who Cryshanna Helps:

Cryshanna works with adults, adolescents (ages 6+), and families who need support with neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life changes. Her experience includes working with veterans, first responders, LGBTQ+ individuals, divorced and blended families, and those healing from toxic relationships.

Education & Training:

• ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)

• Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

• Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills for Children & Adolescents

• Certified Clinical Military Counseling (ECU), North Carolina

• Forensic Interviewing & Trauma-Informed Investigations Training

• Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting Treatment Training

• Brick-Based Play Therapy (2021) CEU

If you are looking for an experienced, empathetic, and results-driven therapist, Cryshanna is here to help you move forward.

As Cryshanna says,

"We all have the strength within us to rise above life's challenges. My goal is to help you uncover it and never give up on yourself."