Hello! My name is Shea Pines. I’m a licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, former professor, and dedicated women’s and children’s advocate who brings a wealth of professional and personal experience to my faith-based practice. At the core of my mission is a passion for seeing individuals and couples thrive. My objective is to help you explore new ways of thinking and being that

My journey with counseling began in 2006 when I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland. My goal was to become a high school guidance counselor, but God immediately redirected my path into pastoral ministry. Over the past two decades, I have walked alongside teens, adults, married couples, and families in various contexts. In 2017, God moved our family to plan

Life has a way of unfolding in unexpected ways, reminding us that our stories are still being written—often by a hand far wiser than our own. After 16 fulfilling years in the Intelligence Community, a pivotal shift led me to a new path marked by profound challenges and transformation. In the midst of that hardship, I discovered a faithful presence that redeems pain, restoring and renewing wha

I’m Reintroducing The Covenant Coach! With a new website launch Christian Life Coaching for Women — with a Heart for Military & Veteran Spouses Led by me, Dr. Susan Ruiz, a board-certified life coach, military veteran, and lifelong military spouse — The Covenant Coach now shines a special spotlight on supporting women connected to military life, especially veteran and mil