Shan Croft, LMFT

Shan Croft is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Georgia with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and life changes. Shan also helps those dealing with addiction and grief. Her style is straightforward and supportive, focused on practical steps clients can use right away.

She emphasizes a collaborative approach where the client leads the goals and Shan helps shape the path toward them. Sessions aim to identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that get in the way, and then reframe or adjust them. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs rather than following a rigid script.

Shan draws on a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to create short-term, usable plans. She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and narrative therapy to help people rewrite unhelpful personal stories. These methods are combined to match what each client needs in the moment.

Appointments are available in two session lengths: 30 minutes or 45 minutes. The schedule can be adjusted if someone prefers a shorter check-in instead of the full 45 minutes. Shan encourages practical steps between sessions and works with clients to measure progress toward their goals.

If someone is considering therapy, Shan asks them to begin by selecting Start Therapy and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability. She offers respectful, goal-oriented care for a range of everyday and deeper concerns.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting the person where they are. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps clients clarify their goals and values. This approach is useful for relationship problems, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together. It offers concrete exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. CBT can be applied to anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors to create step-by-step change.

Motivational Interviewing supports a person's readiness to change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening internal motivation. It works well when someone is unsure about making a change or wants help committing to new patterns.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Shan will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques so the plan aligns with what the client wants to accomplish and how quickly they want to move.

Check the session format before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commuting time. It also lets people use tools like worksheets or between-session tasks that help progress. Confirm current session options when you schedule to ensure they match your needs.