Intentional Hearts Counseling & Consulting

The founders of IHCC are distinctly different in personality, perspective, and presence. We each bring a unique style, set of experiences, and approach to serving others. Yet beneath those differences, we share a vision of helping individuals, organizations, and communities experience healthy growth through intentional leadership, meaningful relationships, and purposeful action. That shared vision became the foundation of our partnership. Marcene Kinley is an independently licensed LCDC in Texas. She previously served as Director of Intervention Services for a large suburban school district in Texas after building her career in community coalition development and adult probation. As Director, she designed and led the development of an Intervention Counseling program that became the model for similar programs across Texas. Those experiences gave her a deep understanding of leadership, collaboration, and the interconnected systems that influence schools, families, and communities. Dr. Tishara Jackson Shaw is an independently licensed LCDC in Texas and an LPC-Associate (under the supervision of Dr. Shenan Spraberry, LPC-S). Her career has included professional school counseling, behavioral health, higher education, and organizational improvement. Her experience included serving students in traditional, alternative, and disciplinary educational settings; teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; leading parent engagement initiatives; and supporting data-informed decision-making and program improvement. Throughout each role, she developed an approach that integrated direct service with organizational strategy and continuous improvement.