Choosing a therapist is personal.
We believe the relationship is just as important as the techniques we use. Every member of Lunghi Counseling Group is committed to creating a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward with clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Leina Lunghi, MS, LPC
Founder and Clinical Director
Children, Teens, Adults & Family Transitions
Leina Lunghi is the founder of Lunghi Counseling Group and helps children, adults, and families navigate seasons of change, stress, and transition.
With over 18 years of experience in counseling, education, advocacy, and family work, Leina brings particular expertise in divorce, adoption, military-connected transitions, school changes, career shifts, and other new chapters. Her professional background includes individual and group therapy, school counseling, parent education and collaboration, work with military-connected children and families, and years with adoptive families, foster care networks, and home study journeys.
Across her career, Leina’s work has centered on helping people feel steady and seen during vulnerable and high-stress seasons. She works closely with children, adults, and families navigating changes in family structure, adoption and foster care experiences, military life, school transitions, trauma, stress, loss of stability, and relational change. These experiences have shaped her practical, grounded approach and deepened her understanding of trauma, attachment, child development, emotional regulation, family transitions, and nervous-system awareness.
Warm and relational, Leina blends evidence-based strategies with a strong belief in connection, clarity, and hope. She helps clients make sense of what they are experiencing, build on their strengths, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Shana Schnaue, M.Ed., NCC
LPC resident
Children, Teens & Executive Functioning Support
Shana Schnaue brings more than 20 years of experience supporting school-age children and families through emotional, social, developmental, and school-related challenges.
Through her work with students, parents, educators, and school communities, Shana has developed a deep understanding of the pressures children and adolescents face as they navigate friendships, anxiety, confidence, school transitions, executive functioning, family changes, and important seasons of growth. Her work is grounded in warmth, connection, and practical support.
Shana is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where children feel heard, understood, and encouraged to express themselves. She works collaboratively with children and families to build coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, improve communication, and support healthy growth.
Her approach is integrative and child-centered, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, strengths-based counseling, and practical skill-building. Known for her warmth, empathy, and genuine connection with children, Shana helps clients move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Shana has also been an active member of the American Counseling Association for more than 20 years, reflecting her long-standing commitment to professional growth, ethical practice, advocacy, and excellence in the counseling field.
Mike Lunghi, MBA, PMP
Director of Operations
Business Strategy & Growth
Mike leads the strategic and operational direction of Lunghi Counseling Group. With expertise in project management and financial strategy, he oversees systems, growth planning, and infrastructure—ensuring the practice operates smoothly and efficiently.
His work supports the clinical team by creating a strong operational foundation, allowing the therapeutic work to remain thoughtful, focused, and client-centered.
We are committed to creating a supportive and accessible experience for all clients.