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Dr. Shaketha Blankenship, LPC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Shaketha

Dr. Shaketha Blankenship is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 25 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She draws on advanced training in counselor education and supervision and a long history of working with a wide range of presenting concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and ADHD. Her background reflects sustained work across developmental stages from early childhood through adulthood.

Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods to create a collaborative, strengths-based process. Dr.

Blankenship emphasizes empathy, nonjudgment, and encouragement while helping clients identify practical tools and personal resources for change. She frames growth as a partnership, focusing on clients' existing abilities and supporting them as they navigate life transitions, career questions, compassion fatigue, or identity-related concerns.

Prospective clients in Georgia can expect a steady, respectful therapeutic presence aimed at helping them move toward clearer goals and greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify personal values and take committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions because it focuses on meaningful action rather than symptom elimination. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their experiences and develop self-directed solutions; this approach can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Blankenship collaborates with each client to identify which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. Clients are invited to share feedback so treatment stays responsive and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility through multiple session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent therapeutic support while tailoring interaction style to what works best for each client.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Blankenship address?
She works with a broad range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, career questions, compassion fatigue, LGBT matters, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, offering empathy and nonjudgmental support while helping clients build practical skills and tools for change.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Dr. Blankenship has 25 years of experience working with clients across developmental stages from early childhood through adulthood and has advanced training in counselor education and supervision.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the LPC credential in Georgia with license number GA LPC LPC008522 and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time; her practice is based in Georgia and she provides services to clients within applicable jurisdictions.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

What Shaketha can help with

Dr. Shaketha Blankenship works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, anger management, self esteem, and compassion fatigue.

Shaketha has worked with early childhood, adolescents, teens, and adults for over 25 years.

How Shaketha approaches therapy

Shaketha's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Shaketha is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia, with 25 years of clinical experience.