Thomas Jefferson University, USA
Shakeara Abney earned a Master of Science in Community and Trauma Counseling, concentrating on Trauma, Addictions, and Recovery, from Thomas Jefferson University.
Her work as a clinical psychotherapist, behavioral health professional, and researcher, advances interdisciplinary intersections of mind, brain, and society. Continuing research commitment, she has presented at various conferences while serving as editorial reviewer for international journals. Experience spanning across multi-ecological nesting environments serves developmental wellness. Her integrative trauma-informed approach incorporates cognitive-behavior with innovative trauma and recovery treatment for influences of wellness factors on mental health outcomes. Ms. Abney’s commitment supports ethical, evidence-informed, sustainable, clinical and behavioral health services.