About

Sharlene H. McClendon is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, author, educator, and founder of Healing Together Solutions, LLC. Focusing on trauma-informed care, she supports individuals dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and the often-overlooked wounds of church hurt.

Sharlene began her clinical career at Northside Hospital Behavioral Health and has since become a respected voice in mental health. She is a sought-after speaker and provider of continuing education (CE), known for developing and delivering APA-aligned CE courses. One of her most impactful offerings addresses compassion fatigue among helping professionals, highlighting the importance of ethical care, resilience, and long-term professional sustainability.

As a featured speaker for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Sharlene has spoken on critical topics such as suicide prevention in higher education, trauma in military veterans, and co-occurring disorders. She also works as a mental health educator for the DeKalb and Gwinnett County Departments of Public Health, providing training to clinicians, community leaders, and health professionals.

An accomplished author, Sharlene’s work has been featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women, UpJourney, and DiaBeaters. Her writing uplifts and inspires, often exploring themes of faith, self-compassion, and personal growth. She has also been featured in Canvas Rebel and Hidden Gems for her contributions to the field.

Sharlene hosts the podcast “Me, Myself, and I: How to Have a Relationship with Me,” where she discusses self-awareness as a pathway to emotional healing. She also serves on the Advisory Council to DBHDD, offering her insights to help develop statewide mental health initiatives.

Her work is based on the belief that cultivating a compassionate, honest relationship with oneself is vital to effective healing, for both clients and clinicians. Sharlene has been married for 33 years and is the proud mother of four adult daughters. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, traveling, and fishing.