Shonda Ann Barkley, LCSW, TN | Psychotherapist

About Shonda Ann Barkley

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shonda Ann Barkley

Shonda Barkley helps children, teens, and adults in Georgia navigate lifes challenges with warmth, understanding, and evidence-based care. She provides individual therapy for those seeking support with conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Shonda is committed to creating a safe and supportive space where each person can explore their concerns, gain new perspectives, and develop tools for lasting change. Shonda is especially passionate about working with individuals facing ADHD, childhood behavior issues, and womens mental health concerns, including postpartum depression/anxiety and reproductive challenges. She understands the complex emotional and practical hurdles these issues can bring and offers compassionate, personalized treatment tailored to each persons unique situation. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness strategies, integrating these with practical coping skills to help clients manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Shonda also offers faith-based treatment when requested, supporting clients in connecting therapeutic goals with personal beliefs. She works with a diverse range of clients, including those from adoption and foster care backgrounds, individuals with developmental disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, while also serving first responders and military/veterans. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Shonda enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, exploring arts and crafts, and cheering on her favorite college and professional sports teams especially football, basketball, and baseball. She believes balance and joy in life play an important role in mental wellness. Shonda is dedicated to helping Georgia residents find hope, resilience, and confidence as they move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Tennessee

Education and training

University of Tennessee, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1134723711

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What practice does Shonda Ann Barkley work with?

Shonda Ann Barkley works with LifeStance Health - Tennessee.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shonda Ann Barkley?

Shonda Ann Barkley frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shonda Ann Barkley on their profile.