- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Sleeping disorders
About Shanta
Shanta Hayes is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. She also supports clients dealing with sleep problems, low self-esteem, ADHD, and grief. Shanta draws on her four years of clinical experience in Georgia to offer straightforward, caring support.
Her approach centers on treating each person with respect and sensitivity. She sees clients as the experts on their own lives and builds on existing strengths.
Background and approach
Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and framed around practical steps for change. Shanta works in a collaborative, conversational style. She listens for patterns that get in the way and helps people try new ways of handling difficult moments.
Practical skills, simple routines, and thought work are common parts of her sessions. She also addresses relationship and communication problems, financial stress, issues related to sexuality such as BDSM and kink cultures, and women's concerns. When appropriate she helps with impulsivity, mood instability, and topics like life purpose and motivation.
Shanta aims to make the start of therapy feel manageable. She encourages small, realistic goals and ongoing check-ins so the plan stays useful. For people who want supportive coaching alongside therapy, she blends guidance with therapy techniques.
What Shanta works with
Everything Shanta lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shanta helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Evidence-based approaches and online flexibility
Shanta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach she relies on helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new ways of thinking and responding; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Another approach emphasizes building routines and small behavioral steps to improve sleep, manage impulsivity, and increase motivation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This makes therapy feel more like a partnership than a prescription.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for working with Shanta. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session or visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options aim to make it easier to keep consistent progress while balancing family and work demands.
Questions people ask about Shanta
What concerns does Shanta address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, self-esteem, ADHD, grief, and parenting challenges. Additional focus areas include communication problems, mood concerns, and financial stress.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and conversational. The therapist emphasizes practical steps, skills, and routines tailored to each person's goals.
What background and experience does she have?
Shanta has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns. Her work has included supporting people through mood problems, grief, and motivation challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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