Ariel Shivers-McGrew

Dr. Ariel (Shivers) McGrew is a Business Psychologist, LCMHC, NCC, U.S. Army veteran, and Founder of Tactful Disruption®, a hybrid mental health coaching and consulting practice based in Colorado. She is a multi‑state licensed clinician whose work integrates identity development, trauma‑informed care, and performance psychology.

Through Tactful Disruption®, she provides clinical services, mental health coaching, and organizational consulting to veterans, high‑performing professionals, and individuals navigating transition. Dr. McGrew contributes to national publications, including Forbes and Brainz Magazine, where she writes about mental health, leadership, and organizational behavior.

Her approach blends clinical precision with strategic insight, offering clients practical tools for regulation, clarity, and identity stability. She is known for direct communication, culturally competent care, and a commitment to helping people understand themselves and move through complex environments with grounded awareness.