our Approach

The Both And Consulting approach is uniquely tailored to each human heart we have the opportunity to walk with.

You set the pace. You set the wins.

We intentionally create a confidential, judgment-free, and safe space for clients to really look at what is holding them back in all aspects of life, then, combine all the tools in our toolbox to give you practical ways to walk out a wholehearted life. This approach allows the heart-mind connection to overflow into business, career, relationships, finances, and more!

In our sessions, you can expect questions from a place of curiosity and discovery, instead of a place of interrogation that leads to shame and erecting walls. This discovery mindset lowers the stakes and is a kinder approach that reveals the deep roots of problems letting Compassion show up to win the day!


meet our team

Shannon Dennis
  • Owner, Sr. Consultant

    I’m a wife and mom of 4 ever growing (and snacking) boys, who loves a good cup of coffee, deep conversation, painting, writing & good book. I operate in a high level of EQ, which has given me a unique skill set to seamlessly blend logic and emotion in life-impacting ways. I hold certifications in life consulting, enneagram, inner healing, and most recently as a Somatic Attachment Therapist. Combined with my 10 year personal journey in healing CPTSD, codependency, and high-control group trauma, these tools allow healing and integration the space it needs to thrive in your life.

    I believe that wisdom should always be partnered with peace, practicality, and power and that no one should feel alone in their journey through life. As your consultant, I thrive in inviting you to make the choice to let go of what does not serve you anymore, and embrace Truth, an easy one.

    The services I offer are:
    1:1 Life Consulting
    Marriage Consulting
    Discovering You
    Discovering Us
    Teen & Youth Consulting
    Enneagram Growth Sessions
    Group Consulting
    Classes & Speaking
    Somatic Attachment Therapy

  • Jr. Consultant

    I’m a wife, mother, CPTSD survivor, and lover of chocolate, books, Jesus and music! I’m fully committed to being a life-long student and find joy in learning new things. My passions in life are emotional health and spiritual wholeness, equipping and connecting others, and to experience and grow in the richness of Jesus’ love. I’m in daily pursuit of Compassion-led living, and am much more comfortable skipping the small talk and jumping right into heart to heart deep conversations and holding space for others, instead. I have worked hard to develop a soft and tender heart and want to see you thrive. You are not broken or hopeless. My heart is for you to know that you are worthy of being seen, heard, loved and known. I believe with a safe space and resource, we can all embark on a journey of healing and hope.

    I completed my Life Consultant certification in 2023 and have pursued deeper education in Attachment Theory and building safe emotional spaces.My husband and I live in the Greater Cleveland area with our two little ones.

    The services I offer are:
    1:1 Consulting
    Teen & Youth Consulting

  • Sr. Consultant
    It’s so good to meet you! My name is Nina and I’m a senior consultant on the Both And Team. I’m a mom of 6 (ages 20 down to 3) and my husband and I have been married for getting close to 25 years. We live in the beautiful PNW state of Oregon. I sing and dance for fun and do almost no cooking. Thank goodness for a spouse who agrees to make food!

    I’ve been on a personal path of emotional healing for almost 15 years and skirting the edges of it for 10 years before that. I’ve taken numerous emotional health classes and have studied under Justin and Abi Stumvoll. I work with women and families experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss and find great fulfillment sitting with those grieving. I think that in reality, everyone is grieving and it’s one of the things that makes us human, not broken. I have supported teens, young adults, young married’s/young families, as well as parents of teens and young adult children, singles and divorcées. 

    I feel my job as a life consultant is to make space for the real things happening in my clients lives and letting them be seen, known, accepted and integrated. Laughter is medicine to our souls and grief work must be tempered with rest and breaks. If I can help get you those breaks or rest, laughter and safety, that’s the win.

    The services I offer are:
    1:1 Life Consulting
    Marriage Consulting
    Teen & Youth Consulting
    Grief Consulting
    Infertility & Pregnancy Loss

Hi, I’m Shannon Dennis.

I’m a wife, mom, and successful entrepreneur who loves a good cup of coffee, deep conversation, and a good book. I operate in a high level of EQ, which has given me a unique skill set to seamlessly blend logic and emotion in life-impacting ways.

In 2021, born from my own 10 year journey in healing CPTSD, I opened Both And Consulting to be with others in need of in help moving into wholehearted living. I believe that wisdom should always be partnered with peace, practicality, and power. In other words, my heart towards you in sessions is to support you getting unstuck and moving in everything you were created for. I can help you make the choice to let go of what does not serve you anymore and embrace Truth, an easy one.

In addition to my own story and journey, I’ve harvested a wide range of certifications and tools to support my clients. This allows me to pull whatever we need into a session to support your heart, mind, and body toward healing. Some of these include:

Life Consulting from Stumvoll Consulting

Graduation from a 3 year ministry school

Somatic Attachment Therapist

Art Sozo & Sozo Certified

My husband of 16 years, Jeff and I currently live in Ohio with our 4 wildly fantastic boys.

Hi, I’m Abby Kessler.

I’m a wife, mother, CPTSD survivor, and lover of chocolate, books, Jesus and music! I’m fully committed to being a life-long student and find joy in learning new things. My passions in life are emotional health and spiritual wholeness, equipping and connecting others, and to experience and grow in the richness of Jesus’ love. I live my life in daily pursuit of Compassion-led living, and am much more comfortable skipping the small talk and jumping right into heart to heart deep conversations and holding space for others, instead. I have worked hard to develop a soft and tender heart and want to see you thrive. You are not broken or hopeless. My heart is for you to know that you are worthy of being seen, heard, loved and known. I believe with a safe space and resource, we can all embark on a journey of healing and hope.

My specialized tool set is:

Life Consulting from Stumvoll Consulting
Attachment Theory
Building safe emotional spaces
Compassion-led life
Spiritual wholeness
Breaking codependency

My husband and I live in the Greater Cleveland area with our two little ones.

Hi, I’m Nina Pepin.

I’m a mom of 6 (ages 20 down to 3) and my husband and I have been married for getting close to 25 years. We live in the beautiful PNW state of Oregon. I sing and dance for fun and do almost no cooking. Thank goodness for a spouse who agrees to make food!

I’ve been on a personal path of emotional healing for almost 15 years and skirting the edges of it for 10 years before that. I’ve taken numerous emotional health classes and have studied under Justin and Abi Stumvoll. I work with women and families experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss and find great fulfillment sitting with those grieving. I think that in reality, everyone is grieving and it’s one of the things that makes us human, not broken. I have supported teens, young adults, young married’s/young families, as well as parents of teens and young adult children, singles and divorcées.

I feel my job as a life consultant is to make space for the real things happening in my clients lives and letting them be seen, known, accepted and integrated. Laughter is medicine to our souls and grief work must be tempered with rest and breaks. If I can help get you those breaks or rest, laughter and safety, that’s the win.

My specialized tool set is:
Life Consulting from Stumvoll Consulting
Building safe emotional spaces
Compassion-led life
Infertility & Pregnancy Loss
Grief Consulting