Lisa Shankman
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the greater Atlanta Metro area. I received my Masters from Northwestern University and have been in the mental health field for over 20 years.
The most consistent feedback I hear from clients is my ability to create a safe, supportive space so that they feel heard and valued as human beings, not just clients.
I work collaboratively to help adults and couples uncover their greatest strengths in pursuit of addressing conflicts and overcoming obstacles to healing and growth.
First session
In our first session together, we'll go over introductions, knock out some brief logistics, and I'll spend time getting to know your personal background as well as conflicts bringing you to therapy. I'll share my initial thoughts on how I see us working together to help us both determine if this could be a great fit.
Strengths
The most consistent feedback I hear from clients is my ability to create a safe, supportive space so that they feel heard and valued as human beings, not just clients. My goal is overall progress towards your goals and we can work together to pivot if things ever feel stuck!
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with young and middle aged adults who are eager to commit to self exploration in the process of achieving their goals.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Identifying the ways in which your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other to create patterns and how to shift any unhealthy cycles.
Strength-Based
Naming and utilizing your current strengths, resources, and positive qualities to address challenges, improve overall well being, and achieve your goals!
Psychodynamic
Exploring past experiences and how these may contribute to current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors for greater insight and self awareness, which can spark tremendous change.
Location
Virtual sessions