Total Development Institute, LLC
Integrating Faith and Therapy for Lasting Change
Who We Are
Total Development Institute (TDI) is a counseling, coaching, and consulting organization founded by Shashondalyn “Shanay” Samuels and Dr. Nicholas X. Samuels to support emotional wellness, personal development, and sustainable growth across life’s transitions.
TDI serves individuals, families, and organizations seeking more than surface-level solutions. Our work addresses the emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and spiritual dimensions of development, recognizing that meaningful transformation occurs when the whole person is supported.
Our Guiding Mission
At Total Development Institute, we pride ourselves on our personalized approach. We are dedicated to understanding each client's distinct journey and tailor our counseling to meet their individual needs. This commitment to personal care ensures that everyone receives guidance that aligns not only with their goals ...
Our Philosophy
At Total Development Institute, we believe:
- Emotional health is foundational to growth and purpose
- Healing must address both lived experience and internal regulation
- Faith and evidence-based practice can coexist ethically and effectively
- Sustainable change requires understanding, not quick fixes
Our approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and faith-centered, guided by professional training, lived experience, and a commitment to ethical care.
What We Do
Counseling and Coaching Support
Group Programs and Workshops
Professional and Organizational Consulting
Faith Wellness & Personal Development
Our offerings are designed to help clients navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, stress, burnout, and identity shifts with clarity, resilience, and purpose.
TDI also houses specialized programs and brands, including Crowned & BECOMING, a faith-centered perimenopause and menopause wellness brand created to support professional women over 40 through mind-body and spiritual care, and Shofar of Zion Ministries, a faith-based ministry devoted to spiritual formation, biblical teaching, prayer, and identity development in Christ. Through these offerings, TDI honors the integration of emotional wellness and spiritual growth as essential components of holistic transformation.