Shanta Hayes , LCSW, CSW

Shanta Hayes is a Georgia-licensed social worker with four years of professional experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and adults. She has worked with stress and anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, sleep difficulties, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and issues involving financial relationships. Her practice emphasizes practical support for both young people and adults navigating emotional and behavioral challenges.

Shanta approaches each person as the expert on their own life, building on existing strengths to address the things that feel most challenging. She treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each individual's unique needs. Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Shanta affirms that decision while offering collaborative guidance through the process.

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials, which reflect advanced qualifications in social work and clinical practice. As a licensed professional in Georgia, she brings clinical training and practical experience to her work with individuals and families.

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