Professional Consultation
Navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence.
Bioethics Certified
Radically Confidential
Nationally Credentialed
When you need guidance for the decisions that keep you up at night
Often, it’s not about right versus wrong—it’s about navigating competing obligations or situations where multiple “right” answers exist.
Maybe you’re a therapist facing an ethically challenging case. Perhaps you’re dealing with litigation that intersects with your professional responsibilities. Or you’re caught between what your company wants, what your license requires, and what your family needs.
These aren’t textbook scenarios. They’re the messy, complicated realities of high-stakes work. And they require complete confidentiality.
People reach out for ethics consultation support when they’re:
Therapists with complex cases who want to make sure they’re doing right by their clients (and protecting themselves)
Torn between conflicting duties to their company, their profession, and their values
Aware of organizational problems but struggling with how (and whether) to address them
What Clients Say
Navigate complexity without compromising who you are.
The goal isn’t to eliminate difficult choices.
(We all know that’s impossible in high-stakes work.)
It’s to help you think through your options with someone who gets what you’re facing. Even when the system puts you in impossible positions, you can find a way forward that you can live with.
One that honors both your integrity and your reality.
A Note From Dr. Jenny Shields
Ethics consultation is deeply personal work for me. I’ve seen how isolating it can be when you’re facing decisions with no clear right answer—and I’ve experienced both sides through my own journey in healthcare leadership.
I don’t just talk about ethics in theory. I’ve lived the weight of choosing integrity under pressure. As a former healthcare ethics director who became a whistleblower, I get what it means to navigate impossible professional decisions.
That experience taught me that professionals need someone who truly understands what’s at stake. Not just the ethical principles, but the very real personal and professional consequences of every choice.
That’s why my clients trust me. I’ve been in their shoes. I know what it’s like to face impossible choices where doing the right thing could cost you everything. To be in a space that doesn’t allow for candid conversations elsewhere.
This is a space where you can finally talk openly about what you’re facing.
Ethics Consultation Services
Professional Consultation
For professionals facing ethical dilemmas, moral distress, or complex decisions.
Therapist Guidance
For mental health professionals who want guidance on challenging cases or support navigating complex ethical situations.
Organizational Ethics Support
For leadership teams dealing with institutional decisions that need ethical analysis and strategic thinking.
Complete Confidentiality,
By Design
No Insurance Reporting
I operate independently with no insurance reporting. You can explore your situation openly without worrying about who might find out.
Minimal Documentation
I keep intentionally brief, private records that never sync with external systems. We’ll decide together what gets documented and how.
Independent Perspective
As an independent consultant, my practice is built to protect your privacy at the highest level. I understand that professionals need truly safe spaces to discuss sensitive situations.
Consultation FAQ
Clear answers to common questions about our confidential ethics consulting for professionals facing high-stakes decisions.
Is this confidential? Will my employer find out?
Yes, this is completely confidential. I operate independently with no insurance reporting. You can talk openly about your situation without fear of professional consequences.
What if I’m not sure if my situation is really an “ethics” issue?
If you’re losing sleep over a decision at work or feeling torn between competing obligations, that’s exactly what ethics consulting is for. You don’t need to have it all figured out first.
Will you tell me what I should do?
I don’t make decisions for you. I help you think through your options clearly using ethics frameworks combined with real-world understanding, so you can make decisions that align with your values and circumstances.
What if I’m worried about retaliation or consequences?
A big part of our work is understanding what you’re actually up against and developing strategies to protect yourself while doing what’s right. We’ll think through the timing, who you can trust, how to document things, and what support systems you have.
How quickly can I get support?
For urgent situations, I offer expedited consultation scheduling. Most non-urgent consultations can be scheduled within a week.
What’s the difference between ethics consulting and therapy?
Ethics consulting focuses specifically on navigating professional decisions and moral dilemmas. It’s more structured around decision-making frameworks rather than ongoing emotional processing.