LaShonda Milsap , LCSW

LaShonda Milsap brings over 23 years of social work and clinical social work experience to her practice, supporting people through stress, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina - LCSW indicates clinical social work licensure to provide therapeutic services - and she works with children, teens, individuals, couples, and families.

Her approach blends holistic, person-centered care with specific treatment models tailored to each client’s needs. LaShonda adapts session dialogue and treatment plans to the unique concerns of the person or family in front of her, using solution-focused strategies alongside evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). She draws on these tools to address grief and loss, stress management, parenting and relationship issues, emotional regulation, life changes, and related concerns.

In addition to her clinical work, LaShonda is a co-author who encourages others to pursue their goals and recognize their strengths. She emphasizes meeting clients without judgment and treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. LaShonda believes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and she offers support for those ready to begin that process. As she often reminds clients, “If you fall and if you can look up, you can get up.”

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

LaShonda Milsap uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for people struggling with strong emotions, relationship conflicts, or persistent mood challenges. When appropriate, she applies acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques to help clients clarify values and take committed action toward meaningful goals while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. LaShonda works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors evidence-based strategies to fit the situation. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with LaShonda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other commitments.