About You Got Choices, LLC
You Got Choices initially began as an educational platform dedicated to providing workshops on matters related to sexuality. Its mission was to address and diminish the stigma associated with heteropatriarchy, sexism, racism, abilism, and various forms of oppression. Over time, it has evolved to offer mental health services for individuals and couples, while maintaining its commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for healing from trauma.
Shanna Fishel is the founder and manager of You Got Choice, LLC. Shanna’s enduring commitment lies in the realms of human sexuality, empowerment through learning, and the creation of supportive community spaces.
I wish that every human life might be pure transparent freedom
Simone de Beauvoir
Shanna started their professional carrer after earning an M.Ed. in Special Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, and teaching in Boston Public Schools. After leaving public education system behind, they ventured off into alternative educational models and have accumulated over a decade of experience in teaching and curriculum development.
Driven by their passion to be outspoken in matters of sexuality, Shanna received certification as a Healthy Sexuality Educator and Group Facilitator from the Israeli Family Planning Association in 2013. Subsequently, they completed an AASECT Approved advanced studies program titled “Sexuality Education, Counseling, and Therapy for People with Special Needs,” which culminated in their AASECT certification as a sex educator in 2017. Armed with these qualifications, Shanna has accrued thousands of hours facilitating workshops, educational sessions, and staff training on all matters of sexuality, gender, and relationships. Throughout these endeavors, they have consistently infused their work with curiosity, joy, humor, and healing, all while championing the fundamental human right to pleasure and freedom of choice.
Persuing their passion for personal and professional growth, Shanna earned an M.S.W from Smith College in 2019. During this period, they established a strong foundation in psychodynamic and relational theories of practice, trauma-informed care, and an unwavering commitment to anti-racism. Currently holding a LICSW, Shanna maintains a private practice in Massachusetts. Within this practice, they integrate elements from the spheres of functional diversity, sexuality, and social justice, alongside other ethical standards of care.
With an approach characterized by honesty and empathy, Shanna is a tireless advocate for individual rights, education, and choice. Their mission is to instill a sense of empowerment and capability in all they serve. Shanna plans to expand You Got Choices into a member-driven organization, utilizing best practices for mental health while providing equitable, ethical, empowering, and healing services to community members.
