Shawnee is a licensed clinical social worker and addiction counselor with over a decade of experience in mental health. After years in healthcare, she founded Alpine’s Empowerment Agency, named in honor of her late grandmother, to help individuals and families address the root causes of their challenges. Specializing in substance abuse, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and low self-esteem, she aims to guide her clients toward self-empowerment and acceptance.

As a speaker and author of several books including—*Shifting Your Mindset* and *Free From Captivity*—Shawnee shares insights from her work to help others overcome obstacles. Beyond her practice, she mentors aspiring authors, and volunteers in her community, and hosts a podcast focused on empowering messages grounded in biblical principles. A dedicated mother, her mission is to liberate as many people as possible from mental bondage.