Shannon Jade is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (RMHI # IMH26924), currently working under the license of Dr. Angela German, founder and owner of Thrive Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery Support. Shannon provides counseling services to men, women, and teens, specializing in trauma-informed care, addiction recovery, and healing from abuse.

Shannon holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lynn University and has extensive training in:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Narrative Therapy

• Trauma-Informed Therapy

• Christian Counseling & Mentoring

She is also a certified Sexual Abuse Facilitator with a deep passion for helping individuals recover from mental, physical, and sexual trauma, as well as overcoming addiction and substance abuse.

A Counselor with Lived Experience

Shannon’s approach is shaped by both her professional expertise and personal journey. Having experienced child & adult sexual abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, and trauma, she understands firsthand the weight of hopelessness and unworthiness. This deep personal connection allows her to inspire resilience and offer clients a path toward healing and transformation.

Her profound empathy and compassion create a safe space for clients to process their pain. She prioritizes addressing all forms of trauma, including those often minimized or overlooked. While her warmth fosters a supportive environment, Shannon is also direct—encouraging clients to take action and reclaim their lives.

Helping Clients Rebuild & Thrive

With over a decade of mentoring experience, Shannon specializes in helping clients rebuild their trauma responses and coping mechanisms, whether through individual or couples counseling. She has guided many through the healing process, fostering healthy-sustainable relationships and supporting their reintegration into life after trauma.

"I don’t want people living a dry life. The point of healing is to become alive again and feel safe enough to thrive and enjoy life!" – Shannon Jade

She believes true healing involves transforming the mind, breaking harmful thought patterns, and nurturing the wounded soul.

Leadership & Passion for Healing

Shannon currently serves as:

• Director of Calvary House for Women (Calvary Chapel Church, Fort Lauderdale)

• Founder of Graceful Gifting Counseling Services, LLC

• Therapist at Thrive Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery Support

• Therapist at Smith Community Mental Health

• Spiritual 12 Steps Counselor

• Sexual Abuse Facilitator

• Group Facilitator

"God has called me to help individuals heal and reintegrate into society. My gifts of empathy and unwavering passion for healing drive me to do nothing else but help others heal." – Shannon Jade