Lanise Thakkar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples cultivate healthier relationships—both with themselves and with others. With nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field, she excels at guiding clients through relationship distress, communication challenges, and cycles of conflict or disconnection. Lanise is particularly passionate about empowering clients to establish meaningful boundaries that protect their self-worth and create safety from situations that no longer serve their well-being.

Her therapeutic approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based techniques, solution-focused strategies, and client-centered principles. Lanise believes in meeting clients where they are while helping them envision and build the future they desire. She creates a space where clients feel genuinely seen and heard, facilitating connections with their inherent worth that catalyze authentic growth and transformation.

With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Lanise brings strong academic foundations to her practice. Her five years as a licensed therapist, building upon nine years of experience in mental health services, have equipped her with the practical wisdom needed to guide clients through complex emotional terrain with confidence and compassion.

Outside the therapy room, Lanise prioritizes the work-life balance she helps clients achieve. Married for almost four years to her "favorite guy," she shares her home with their beloved dog Gnocchi, whom they flew to Tennessee to adopt. Understanding the importance of physical well-being for mental health, Lanise enjoys swimming, weight lifting, walking, and connecting with a community of strong women through regular exercise. Her downtime often includes watching baking, food, and home renovation shows while enjoying her favorite snack—dates!

• Lanise creates an atmosphere where clients feel deeply seen and heard, fostering the emotional safety necessary for vulnerability and growth.

• She specializes in helping clients establish meaningful boundaries that honor their self-worth and protect their emotional well-being.

• Lanise excels at breaking down complex relationship patterns into manageable insights that inspire clients to make lasting positive changes.