Shelley A. Senterfitt JD MS LPC NCC

Shelley A. Senterfitt JD MS LPC NCC Family lawyer turned therapist in private practice in midtown Atlanta and Aspen, Colorado. Prior to becoming a therapist, I practiced family law for 16 years.

I enjoy working with adults who are motivated to improve their well-being. I have experience with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, workplace conflict, grief, trauma, and stress. I believe clients possess the knowledge and ability to change their current circumstances; the challenge is to uncover the path to make desired changes. Drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and multicultural counseling traditions, I work with clients to explore their concerns, set goals, and develop a plan for moving forward. My warm, empathic presence combined with my solution-focused approach allows me to provide non-judgmental support as clients tackle life's challenges. This background is invaluable to my work with individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship challenges. I also have considerable experience working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence and with the LGBTQ community. In addition to being a counselor, I am a mediator and can work with couples who wish to resolve their divorce and custody issues by agreement rather than through litigation. I also serve as a guardian ad litem, parent coordinator, and co-parenting therapist. I am a graduate of the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program taught by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. A native Atlantan, I now live in Aspen, Colorado and maintain private practices in both Atlanta and Aspen. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I only see clients via video session.

01/23/2018

My mindfulness practice has been nothing short of transformative.  I am better able to manage stress, to sleep well, and to stay present with my clients.  I kno...

04/04/2017

Today, I spoke to about 40 law students at GA State's College of Law about mindfulness.  GSU has a Mindfulness in the Law Society that sponsors weekly guided me...

03/07/2017

Whenever I meet with new clients, I always ask about their diet, exercise routine, and sleep hygiene. Some folks seem puzzled about why a mental health professi...

11/18/2016

Recently, I've spoken to several different lawyers' groups about ways to improve well-being.  I always share the benefits of meditation in managing stress, anxi...

10/17/2016

This morning, I spoke to the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association.  After attending these breakfasts for many years as an attorney, it was fun to c...

10/17/2016

Tonight, I'm speaking to a group of attorneys with the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers about the benefits of mindfulness.  Since taking a Mindfulness Based...

10/17/2016

When our anxiety gets triggered, our breath is often one of the first casualties.  We forget to breathe fully and deprive our bodies of oxygen.  Without a good ...

10/17/2016

As a family lawyer and a therapist, I have worked with numerous clients who struggle to regulate their emotions in the midst of a divorce.  Even the most mild-m...

10/17/2016

Many people are interested in beginning a meditation practice, but aren't sure how to start.   A recent New York Times piece provides straightforward instructio...

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