Shanelle Wenell, LMFT (Speaker/Presenter): has been working as a mental health provider since 2015 but in the field of mental health since 2002. She graduated from Adler Graduate School in 2015 and is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Shanelle’s love for animals brought her into an unconventional path into the field of therapy through Equine Assisted Psychotherapy working with first responders, veterans, and homeless youth. Since then, Shanelle has taken a profound commitment to helping BIPOC individuals and families navigate the aftermath of complex trauma. With a specialized focus on supporting victims and their families affected by gun violence and fatality, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, sex trafficking, and other crimes. Shanelle provides compassionate and evidence-based therapeutic care. Her approach integrates trauma-informed practices such as brain spotting, attachment and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for healing and recovery. Dedicated to empowering and educating her clients, Shanelle works diligently to restore hope, resilience, relational connection and well-being in those who have experienced profound adversity.