Shan Croft , LMFT

Shan Croft is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Georgia with 9 years of clinical experience. She brings a collaborative, direct, and supportive approach that emphasizes practical, solution-focused work to help clients move past obstacles and toward more satisfying lives.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, stress and coping with life changes, addictions, grief, family conflicts, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, codependency and commitment concerns, communication difficulties, infidelity and jealousy, guilt and shame, multicultural and women's issues, and exploring life purpose and self-love.

Therapeutically, Shan integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to tailor sessions to each person's needs. She aims to help clients identify and reframe the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be limiting progress, while offering respect, sensitivity, and empathy throughout the process. Session options include 30-minute or 45-minute appointments, with flexibility to adapt session length when shorter visits are preferred. Shan customizes her dialogue and interventions to align with a client’s goals and circumstances and encourages those considering change to take steps toward healing at their own pace.

Tailored Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Shan uses evidence-informed tools to help clients work through current problems and build practical skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on strengths and achievable goals, helping people identify small, concrete steps to create meaningful change when facing relationship, career, or life-transition challenges. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-led approach that explores ambivalence and strengthens motivation for change, which can be particularly helpful for addictions, behavior change, and commitment-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions offer practical benefits for busy lives - video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face interaction without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for check-ins and ongoing support. These formats make therapy more accessible and adaptable to varying schedules, helping clients engage in consistent work toward their goals.