Meet the Staff

Shantai McCray, MA, LPC

Shantai is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri. She holds a Master's Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Mental Health from Webster University, a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, and an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Her experience in areas such as; trauma-informed care, substance abuse, children's services, behavioral health and education lends itself to a comprehensive and eclectic approach to psychotherapy. She offers a safe, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive environment during some of the most trying times in life. Shantai believes in being strengths-based and solution-focused. Her therapeutic approach is Person-centered and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology. Shantai is also an EMDR-trained therapist.

Shana Bobbitt, EdS, LPC, NCC

Shana is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. She holds a Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of Missouri- St. Louis, a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Human Development and Family Studies, and an Educational Specialist Degree in Mental Health in Schools with a Certification in Multicultural Education from the University of Missouri- Columbia. Shana is also a Nationally Certified Counselor. She is an Illinois native who moved to the KC area after accepting a position at a local school district. Before becoming a School Counselor, she worked in child welfare, financial aid, and college access. Shana's education, work experiences, and training help her to partner with clients as they begin their journeys toward self-discovery and development. She believes mental health is health and seeks to help break down the stigma of therapy, particularly in black and brown communities. She believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and that adapting therapeutic approaches to meet each client's needs is important. She seeks to create safe spaces for clients to feel seen, heard, and understood as well as share their stories, process their feelings, and discover and develop the necessary tools to overcome life's challenges.

Tasha Johnson, MA, PLPC

Tasha is a graduate of Webster University with a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. She has vast experience in the mental health field. Tasha is committed to learning, growing, and understanding each individual by providing a professional, sincere, and authentic connection during your therapeutic journey. Tasha utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Based Therapy Techniques. She has experience working with couples, teens, and adults. Her motto is to take it one day at a time. One of Tasha’s favorite quotes is, “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

Nelson Mandela

Kelli Washington, Practicum student

Kelli is a student from Northwestern University pursing a Master of Arts degree in Counseling. She believes that counseling is a transformative relationship purposed to assist in managing feelings and developing coping skills for life’s challenges. Kelli is committed to working alongside you to help you facilitate your desired changes and emotional health. Her counseling approach is life-affirming and person-centered, meaning your needs and cultural and societal backgrounds are at the heart of your work together. Kelli believes we all want and deserve to feel seen, heard, and understood and that some groups, such as people of color, women, and LGBTQIA+, may not feel comfortable seeking counseling services. She is committed to providing a safe space where you are visible, heard, and, most importantly, welcomed and included.