Dr. Shaketha Blankenship , LPC

Dr. Shaketha Blankenship is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with more than 25 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, teens, and adults. She also holds national certification and a doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision, reflecting advanced training in clinical work and teaching. The LPC credential indicates state licensure to provide professional counseling, the national certification recognizes additional professional standards, and the Ph.D. denotes doctoral-level expertise in counselor education and supervision.

Her work draws on an integrative approach that blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. She emphasizes a strengths-based, empathetic stance and partners with clients to identify practical tools and resources that support growth. Clients come to her with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, anger, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting questions, career transitions, and LGBTQ matters.

Dr. Blankenship strives to create an atmosphere of trust, non-judgment, and encouragement where people can explore goals, develop new skills, and navigate life changes. She focuses on empowering clients to build on their existing strengths and to move toward the personal changes they seek.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Shaketha Blankenship integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her online practice to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, non-directive relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while clients explore their own goals and solutions - it works well for building self-esteem and addressing relational concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can benefit grief, trauma responses, and everyday stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Blankenship works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow for flexible scheduling and easier access from home, work, or other locations. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and use different communication styles to support progress with licensed professionals and therapists.