LaSonda Sylte , LCSW

LaSonda Sylte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with 23 years of clinical experience. She has supported people across the lifespan - from children to older adults - and has extensive experience working with veterans and civilian clients facing depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, relationship challenges, end-of-life concerns, and other life changes.

Her practice emphasizes partnership and practical support. She adopts a calm, compassionate, and respectful style, offering honest feedback while collaborating with clients to address their specific goals. Her clinical approach draws on evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, and mindfulness techniques to tailor care to individual needs.

LaSonda has worked with many people affected by trauma and addiction and brings experience helping families, caregivers, and individuals navigate grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting, and career transitions. She focuses on helping clients build concrete skills, clarify values, and find workable strategies for coping with life’s challenges. LaSonda aims to walk alongside those who take the step to seek support and to collaborate on a path forward.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches into Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters to them and take committed action aligned with those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for stress, anxiety, life transitions, and coping with unwanted urges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It provides practical tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and for building problem-solving skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for clients who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. LaSonda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists from home, work, or while managing caregiving and other responsibilities.