Tatyana Shanks, MSW, LSW

Tatyana is a licensed social worker in the state of New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Advocacy and Policy from Montclair State University and her master's in Clinical Social Work from Widener University. Specializing in relationship and behavioral therapy, Tatyana has acquired approximately seven years of experience working in the mental health field, conducting therapy sessions and counseling for individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. As a dedicated therapist, Ms. Shanks has an extensive background in working within the family systems framework. She helps clients resolve parent-child conflicts and increase parenting skills. Tatyana also works with individuals to help them heal from toxic relationships and improve feelings of self-love and self-worth.

Passionate about helping couples, Tatyana is aptly trained in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and has lent her expertise to various clinical settings. Part of her mission also necessitates employing Narrative Therapy, which focuses on clients considering their narratives instead of harboring socially constructed or trauma-induced ones. Her eclectic approach encompasses multiple modalities, such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Discernment Therapy, TF-Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Tatyana works with clients to enhance their understanding of their emotional attachment habits and bonding in adult relationships that impact intimacy with romantic partners, themselves, and others. Once Ms. Shanks and her clients examine these patterns, they then take the crucial steps to forge a secure bond, ultimately cultivating trust to steer the relationship in an enriching, positive, and healthier direction. Tatyana's goal is to inspire clients to develop a better perspective, adopt an optimistic view of others, and harness an optimal perception of the world.

Moreover, Tatyana has administered holistic care for people coping with high-stress work environments and family life stressors. The deep sense of empathy and compassion that Tatyana exemplifies towards her clients has led to her immense success. After embarking on her therapy sessions, clients can encounter an awakening that involves active introspection, meaning they can identify their strengths and personal triumphs while overcoming any pain points or areas of weakness. Clients have joyfully expressed how they feel mentally transformed and empowered, incentivizing them to step fully into their true and fabulous selves.

Tatyana's down-to-earth nature and attitude have allowed her to interact and engage with diverse clients. Additionally, her relatability, empathy, and deeper understanding of mental health issues have prompted her clients to repair tumultuous and strained relationships, prioritize self-care, and instill a functioning work and home life balance. Not only does therapy foster personal growth, but it also amplifies a dynamic family unit. Book your session with Tatyana Shanks today to begin your healing journey.