Ashanti Shakir, LMFT — Therapist in Georgia

Hi there, I'm Ashanti!

I work with adults managing parenting challenges, postpartum recovery, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, life-phase transitions, work stress, and boundary-setting. I use a solution-focused approach.

My focus

I help adults manage spiritual questioning and existential concerns like Why am I here? What is my purpose? I support clients in grounding themselves in their spirituality and authentic selves to alleviate struggles with depression, anxiety, parenting conflict, organization, time management, self-care, sleep routines, and healthy boundaries.

My approach

I use an integrative approach examining multiple life areas impacting moods and behaviors. I want to see the whole you—your family, work, relationships, physical health, spiritual wellness, and medical health. Together, we'll create a treatment plan addressing environmental stressors and cognitive patterns.

My communication style

I create a comfortable, safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore and process without pressure or expectations. This is your journey, and I am simply your wellness guide.

My journey to mental healthcare

Choosing therapy as a career was natural for me—being supportive is ingrained in who I am. I've been a counselor all my life, and this career allows me to operate authentically in my gifts. I'm driven by the desire to offer clients the opportunity to release and heal. Everyone deserves the chance to breathe.

My goals for you

I invite you to assess what goals you've identified for yourself and share how you'd like to prioritize them. We'll tailor a treatment plan to your unique goals.

Our first session

During our first session, we'll assess why you've come to therapy and what you hope to accomplish. Expect the conversation to be supportive, encouraging, and emotionally safe—more like a conversation than an interrogation. I'll hold space for you to be your authentic self.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ashanti Shakir