Who We Are

At Serenity Soul Therapy, we believe that every person deserves a safe space to heal, grow, and reconnect with their true self. Whether you are navigating grief, trauma, or the weight of life’s challenges, we are here to walk alongside you with compassion, understanding, and gentle guidance. Healing doesn’t have to be lonely — here, you are seen, heard, and valued!

Hello!
“There is no greater agony than carrying an untold story inside you.”
— Maya Angelou

Meet Mercedes

Hi, I’m Mercedes. I created Serenity Soul Therapy because I know what it feels like to carry grief, trauma, and the weight of life alone. My goal is to create a space where people feel safe to fully be themselves — without judgment, without masks, and with someone who truly sees them.

I believe healing happens through compassion, connection, and feeling supported through life’s most difficult moments. Serenity Soul Therapy is a space to breathe, process, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that deserve love, safety, and healing.

I'm glad your here!

Mercedes Shingler, MSW, LCSW

Founder & Clinical Director

AZBHE Clinical Supervisor

Education & Experience

I earned my MSW in Social Work from North Carolina State University and have spent nearly 10 years working within the mental health field across a variety of settings, including integrated behavioral health, crisis work, community mental health, residential treatment, and trauma-focused care.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals navigating:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Grief and loss

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Childhood and relational wounds

  • Life transitions and emotional overwhelm

  • Stress within marginalized and underserved communities

My approach combines clinical knowledge with authenticity, warmth, and cultural humility. I strive to create an environment where clients feel empowered to show up fully as themselves without fear of judgment. In addition to direct practice with clients , I provide clinical supervision to developing therapist.

My Areas of Focus

My work is especially rooted in:

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Inner child healing

  • Grief and bereavement support

  • Supporting BIPOC communities

  • Women’s mental health

  • Healing from generational patterns and relational wounds

I am deeply passionate about providing culturally responsive care and creating space for conversations that acknowledge the unique emotional experiences many individuals within BIPOC communities carry.