Shawne is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Nationally Certified Counselor serving the Birmingham area in her private practice Cahaba Marriage & Family Counseling.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping people heal, change, and grow personally while building healthy, satisfying lives and relationships. I began my professional life teaching high school social science in the Birmingham area. Students, parents, and friends would often come to me with life and relationship challenges and I realized it was helping people with these complicated parts of their lives was my true passion.
I hold graduate degrees from the University of Alabama @ Birmingham and the University of Montevallo. As Nationally Board Certified Counselor with additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR & Trauma Narrative, Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, I have experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. I have extensive experience and training working with couples struggling through the challenge of infidelity.
I opened Cahaba Marriage & Family Counseling, LLC in January of 2013 and merged with Berryhill Wellness in 2022. In my work as a therapist, I have been abundantly blessed and privileged to walk with 100s of clients through the life challenges they face.I use an integrated approach to therapy combining evidenced based interventions from several treatment methods designed specifically to meet the needs of each client or couple. My goal is always to be genuine, direct, honest, compassionate, and non-judgmental with all of my clients in a safe, supportive, relaxed environment.
About Ellery Berryhill M.Ed., LPC, LMFT, NCC
As a licensed professional, I hold dual licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of assisting numerous clients, guiding couples through challenges such as substance use, infidelity, and communication issues.
My expertise extends to blended families, parent-child dynamics, and various family relationships. I am committed to helping individuals navigate childhood traumas, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and divorce. Beyond individual and couples counseling, I actively contribute to community well-being. I have conducted workshops on family financial management, premarital counseling, and divorce recovery classes for children.
My dedication to holistic care is grounded in my educational background—a Masters of Education degree with a specialization in marriage and family counseling from the University of Montevallo, and a Master of Arts degree in communication from the University of Alabama. My professional certifications include being a certified Prepare-Enrich Marriage Counseling Provider and holding the title of a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). With a comprehensive skill set and a genuine passion for helping others, I am committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey towards healing and growth.
About McKenzie Daniel, M.Ed. MFT-A
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I am passionate about walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges, transitions, and relationships. I approach therapy with an understanding of the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek support, and I consider it a privilege to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore what matters most to them and move toward meaningful growth and connection.
My work is grounded in helping clients identify their values, strengthen relationships, and develop practical tools that support lasting change. I enjoy working with clients facing anxiety, life transitions, parenting challenges, and relational stress, and I strive to offer an environment that feels calm, respectful, and encouraging as clients work toward their goals.
I received my graduate training from the University of Alabama, earning a Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Biblical Studies from Samford University. I currently practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate under the supervision of Roy Martin, LMFT-S, JD.
A Birmingham native, I am a wife and mother who values family, community, and time outdoors. Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy a good cup of coffee and staying active, often running—preferably alongside a creek.
