- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Grief and loss
About LaTonya
LaTonya Shephard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 10 years of work experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and concerns about self-esteem and motivation. She also works with issues connected to trauma and abuse. LaTonya lists family of origin issues among her focus areas and addresses related patterns in therapy.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions give clients space to say what they think and feel. Conversations aim to identify patterns that started in childhood and still affect relationships, mood, and self-image today.
LaTonya offers a calm, nonjudgmental setting where goals are shaped together. Early sessions often look at current problems and childhood influences that keep those problems repeating. She helps people break cycles by naming the pattern and trying small, concrete changes.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety symptoms, grief, and difficulties tied to abandonment or family dynamics. Work can include learning new ways to handle strong emotions and practicing different ways of relating to others.
Clients who reach out typically want plain talk about why things keep happening and practical steps to change them. LaTonya guides each person toward clearer goals, then focuses on work that fits everyday life and obligations.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
LaTonya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety concerns. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood; this involves tracking thoughts and trying new behaviors in everyday situations. Another approach centers on processing grief and loss through structured conversations and tasks that help people name what they’ve lost and find ways to carry memories forward.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which techniques fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. This collaborative process can mean adjusting methods as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before you book. Many people find online sessions make it easier to schedule therapy around work and family life. Online work can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to fit a session into a lunch break or after work. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so progress continues between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties. Family of origin patterns and related family problems are also listed as focus areas.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses plain, practical talk to identify recurring patterns and try specific changes. The work focuses on understanding how early family roles influence current behavior and relationships.
What experience does she bring?
She has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, anxiety, grief, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and provides services based on that licensure.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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