Shanta Hayes , LCSW, CSW

Shanta Hayes is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, ADHD, and women's issues. She also supports people dealing with grief, self-esteem, money and financial concerns, and questions about life purpose. Her approach values each person's strengths and practical steps toward change.

She keeps things direct and respectful in sessions. Shanta starts by listening to what matters most and then sets clear, achievable goals together. Conversations focus on skills you can use between sessions and small changes that build momentum over time.

Shanta draws on evidence-based techniques to address mood disorders, panic, and impulsivity. She is comfortable discussing sexual diversity and alternative cultures, including BDSM and kink, when those topics affect a client's wellbeing. Communication problems and family stress are also common topics she helps people untangle.

With four years of clinical experience, Shanta frames therapy as a partnership. She emphasizes sensitivity and tailors the plan to each person's situation. That means adapting pacing, homework, and discussion to what actually fits a client's life.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The next step is a short matching questionnaire to connect you with the right schedule and format.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Shanta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One approach focuses on building practical coping skills for anxiety and panic, teaching breathing, grounding, and short exercises to interrupt overwhelming moments. Another approach emphasizes mood regulation and planning for better sleep and daily routines to reduce depressive symptoms and improve energy levels.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then adapts methods over time. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust tools so the plan fits real life and changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to work together. Video calls let people use in-session demonstrations and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, coaching between sessions, and people who prefer writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.