Britney Shelby-Bell PCMHT, MS, Ed., Ed.S
Britney Shelby-Bell is a Clinical Supervisor, licensed psychometrist, and mental health professional whose work is deeply rooted in both professional expertise and lived experience. Her journey into the field of counseling began during one of the most difficult seasons of her life, when she survived domestic violence and found support through a rape crisis advocate who stood by her when others did not. That experience became a turning point, inspiring Britney to dedicate her life to creating safe, nonjudgmental spaces where others could feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal.
Today, Britney serves as a Clinical Supervisor at Pathways, where she leads and mentors other mental health therapists while continuing to provide direct care to individuals, youth, and families navigating trauma and crisis. Her work focuses on trauma-informed counseling, domestic violence advocacy, and supporting women and teens through emotional and behavioral challenges. Known for her compassionate and faith-centered approach, she integrates motivational interviewing, spiritual guidance, and evidence-based practices to help clients move from survival toward stability, healing, and long-term growth.
In addition to her clinical work, Britney is the founder of Project 24-7: Help, Heal, Hope, a nonprofit born from her own story of resilience. The name reflects the date she nearly lost her life, now transformed into a symbol of purpose and impact. Through speaking engagements, conferences, and ministry leadership, she continues to uplift and empower others on a broader scale. With a vision to one day open both a domestic violence shelter and a homeless shelter, Britney remains committed to building spaces that foster safety, restoration, and hope for those in need.
• Licensed Psychometrist
• South University- Ph.D.
• Jackson State University- M.S.
• Jackson State University- B.S.
• Mississippi College- M.S.
• 50 Under 50: Mississippi's Top Urban Elite Professionals
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated
• Project 24-7 Help, Heal, Hope
• Feeding the homeless
• Supporting domestic violence shelters
• Mission work in the community
• Team member for Verbal Music Group
• Team member for Marva Nicole Ministries
• Team member for Telly Rock Rogers
What do you attribute your success to?
Of course, my mom. My mom is a hidden domestic violence survivor as well. She never really tells her story, unless you just got to just know her, or got to just be up under her to know, but my mom is one of the ones that have inspired me, because she's very, very strong. But the way that I go, the way that I grow, the way that I move, I'm an inspiration to her because of how I've moved and how I've gotten out, and it's times that she wished she could have been as strong as I am. I've heard her say these things to me over and over, and I'm like, you the mama, you know? But she's my person, and I know I'm the same for her.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received came from my husband when I launched Project 24-7 in 2018: “Don’t let nothing or no one stop you from getting the job done.”
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Work hard, don’t give up, don’t let negative words stop you, and always know who you are and your worth.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in this field is the ongoing stigma and judgment survivors face, along with the need to expand access to services and support. At the same time, there are powerful opportunities to grow advocacy platforms, build partnerships with nonprofits and grant writers, and scale services like shelters to reach and help more people.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are faith, compassion, nonjudgmental listening, empowerment, resilience, and a deep commitment to serving others.