Shan Croft

Insightful guidance for meaningful change

LMFT Georgia

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Shan

Shan Croft is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Georgia with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, stress, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, communication and commitment struggles, infidelity and jealousy, multicultural concerns and prejudice, as well as career questions and life purpose. Her style is collaborative, direct, supportive, and solution focused, aiming to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and patterns that interfere with well-being.

Shan integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused approaches, tailoring conversations to each person’s needs. She offers flexible session lengths and formats to match practical needs and encourages clients to move at their own pace while working toward clearer goals.

Shan invites individuals who are ready to explore change to begin the process when they feel prepared, and she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empathy throughout care.

Therapeutic approaches and online delivery

Shan commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. She also draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment where a person’s own goals and values guide the work. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to support readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening motivation for specific goals.

Finding the right mix of methods is treated as a collaborative process. Shan works with each client to decide what feels most useful given their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time so the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across busy days and varied routines while allowing the therapist and client to focus on meaningful change from locations that work for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shan commonly address?

Shan works with a range of issues including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, and career concerns, along with related topics such as attachment, codependency, and multicultural challenges.

How would you describe Shan's therapeutic approach?

The approach is collaborative and direct while remaining supportive; she blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, narrative techniques, and solution-focused methods to help clients set and reach practical goals.

What level of clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience as a practicing therapist in clinical settings and independent practice work, bringing a broad background with a variety of presenting concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Shan is an LMFT licensed in Georgia with the license identifier GA LMFT MFT001626 and she practices in the state of Georgia.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with session lengths commonly scheduled for 30 or 45 minutes and some flexibility to shorten if needed.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time, and fees depend on the chosen plan and scheduling.

What is the first step to begin working together?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English