Shekyra DeCree, Ph.D., LPCC-S

Dr. Shekyra DeCree is a licensed professional clinical counselor, counselor educator, and supervisor who is passionate about preparing the next generation of counselors to practice with clinical excellence, cultural responsiveness, and faith-grounded purpose. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Ohio University, a master’s degree in Community Counseling from University of Dayton, and her undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism from The Ohio State University. Dr. DeCree has provided counseling services across medical, school-based, community, and substance use treatment settings, including work at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Talbot Hall Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center and with the Ohio Department of Mental Health conducting geriatric mental health assessments. She formerly served as an Assistant Professor in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary and has also taught graduate counseling courses as an adjunct faculty member at Grace College.

Dr. DeCree is also the founder of Queenspace Counseling & Wellness and Soul Care Social, spaces devoted to connection, restoration, and holistic wellness for Black and Brown women. As a counselor educator who integrates Christian faith into teaching and mentorship, she is committed to helping students grow both professionally and personally as counselors who serve with compassion, integrity, and purpose. On a personal note, she is married and is the proud mother of two adult sons.