Founder & CEO
Strategic leadership for therapy organizations that want stronger systems and sustainable growth.
Shonda Lankford Haynes
Shonda Lankford Haynes OTD, MS, MBA, MSFP, OTR/L
Founder, Therapy Career Solutions
Shonda Lankford Haynes, OTD, MS, MBA, MSFP, OTR/L is the founder of Therapy Career Solutions. With over 20 years of experience in the therapy field, she brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, operational leadership, and financial insight to the organizations and professionals she serves.
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Her work spans school-based services, outpatient clinics, and multi-site therapy organizations, giving her a deep understanding of the complexities that therapy teams face across different settings. Throughout her career, Shonda has remained committed to one core priority: protecting the quality of care while helping organizations build systems that support sustainable, long-term growth.
Shonda understands the day-to-day realities of therapy work — from documentation demands and compliance requirements to staffing challenges and caseload pressures. She has worked within these systems firsthand, which allows her to approach every solution with both empathy and practical insight.
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Through Therapy Career Solutions, she partners with clinic owners, school programs, and therapy professionals to design real-world systems that improve workflow efficiency, strengthen compliance, and create more sustainable, supportive environments for both clinicians and the clients they serve.
Her approach is grounded, strategic, and deeply aligned with the needs of the therapy community — helping organizations move beyond survival mode and into structured, confident growth.
25+ Years of Clinical and Leadership Experience
For more than 25 years, Shonda has served in clinical, supervisory, and leadership roles across schools, clinics, and therapy organizations.
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School‑based and district‑level therapy leadership across diverse student populations
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Clinical and operational experience in outpatient and community‑based therapy settings
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Direct work with OT, PT, SLP, and interdisciplinary teams
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Hands‑on responsibility for supervision, documentation quality, and audit readiness
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Trusted advisor to therapy leaders navigating growth, staffing, and compliance challenges
This depth of experience allows Shonda to see both the clinical and operational sides of every decision — and to design systems that support both.
From Survival Mode to Structured Growth
Operational Systems
Streamlining documentation, scheduling, and communication so teams can focus on care.
Through Therapy Career Solutions, Shonda partners with clinic owners, school programs, and therapy professionals to design real-world systems that improve workflow efficiency, strengthen compliance, and create more sustainable, supportive environments.
Compliance & Quality
Building processes that protect quality of care while reducing risk and overwhelm.
Leadership & Mentorship
Supporting therapy leaders with mentorship, decision support, and practical frameworks.
Leadership & Mentorship
Aligning financial systems and growth plans with your mission and capacity.
A Grounded, Strategic Partner for Therapy Leaders
Shonda’s approach is grounded, strategic, and deeply aligned with the needs of the therapy community. She helps organizations move beyond survival mode and into structured, confident growth — always with a focus on protecting clients, supporting clinicians, and honoring the realities of your setting.
Grounded in Clinical Reality
Systems-First, People-First
Built for Sustainable Growth
Ready to Strengthen Your Therapy Systems?
If you lead a clinic, school-based program, or multi-site therapy organization and are seeking more sustainable systems, Shonda welcomes the opportunity to connect.