I am licensed in Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, and Missouri with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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License information
MO LCSW 2022036998
TN LCSW 7481
TX LCSW 67673
FL LCSW SW24059
AR LCSW 7670-C
PA LCSW CW024614
GA LCSW CSW006901
LA LCSW 18908
WA LICSW LW61649892
AL LICSW 5670C
Reviews
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LaJoya is absolutely amazing! She listens attentively and give valuable, actionable steps to address any issues. I’m extremely grateful to work with her
Written on May 22, 2025 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is great!
Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ms McDonald is easy to talk to and is honest
Written on May 06, 2025 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Ms LaJoya is an incredible woman and therapist. I have been seeing her for several months and she has given me great guidance and advice. I highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with LaJoya for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
She’s just awesome!
Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with LaJoya for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
LaJoya was very supportive and a great listener.
Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
With LaJoya it is joyful to speak with her, she listens to understand not to respond. Even though she is here to listen to your problems she will always give you solutions.
Written on Feb 09, 2025 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
From the first session I felt relief in how LaJoya McDonald made me feel comfortable, as this was a scary experience to start but the way she listened asked great questions and gave great advice made me confident in continuing therapy!
Written on Jan 31, 2025 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Amazing. Very personable and offers different perspectives and helpful viewpoints. She really helped me through my anxiety!
Written on Jan 12, 2025 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Meeting with LaJoya is like having a chat and chew with a critical friend. Critical in a helpful way. She is a straight shooter and gives practical advice it in the most transparent and caring way. She is also very communicative and checks in on me often which I appreciate very much and it attests to how much she cares.
Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Latoya has been instrumental in several breakthroughs I've had concerning my mother and family. Her expertise has been extremely helpful in trying to move past old hurts and heal new ones. I would recommend her to all my friends.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
LaJoya is so empathetic, kind and helpful.
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Im grateful
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
This is my first time with therapy its a change for me. My therapist makes me feel comfortable with opening up and talking with her.
Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I enjoy our sessions. She is always timely and helpful!
Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
LaJoya does her best to understand by asking questions and offering practical advice. I look forward to our sessions and recommend her to anyone who is seeking help with emotional awareness, boundaries, and/or family dynamics.
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Excellent! Very calming and a great listener.
Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She’s a great listener. She actively listens to whatever your going through and or dealing with and gives wise counsel and offers different tools to get you back on track to address your problems and or issues in a healthy way and manner. Best counselor that I have ever had and one of the reasons I continue with BetterHelp is LaJoya honestly.
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
She has been awesome. She makes me feel comfortable.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression
LaJoya has be amazing! It feels like I've known her for years! She makes me feel comfortable and gives me great suggestions! Highly recommended
Written on May 05, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
LaJoya helped validate my experiences, made me realize what I was going through was an actual issue and not something to just exist through.
Written on Apr 28, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She is extremely helpful and listens to my concerns
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
so far she has been kind and helpful and considerate
Written on Apr 06, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
LaJoya McDonald is an attentive listener and provides respectful feedback.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Very respectful, pleasant and helpful!
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 4 months on issues concerning eating disorders
LaJoya has been great! So helpful and easy to talk to
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
LaJoya makes you feel comfortable and she’s very easy to talk to. I look forward to more sessions with her.
Written on Mar 02, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
LaJoya is so collaborative in her communication. She seeks to help you express clearly your thoughts and provides you with an array of alternatives in whatever quests you may have . She’s simply amazing ! God bless you LaJoya! God bless you
Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fat
I have grown a lot during the time spent in therapy. Ms McDonald has been able to exceed my expectations when it comes to feedback. I appreciate her patience and understanding.
Written on Feb 10, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She was so helpful and understood what I was not in a good place and I ran and done what she advised me to do and just listening helped me thank you
Written on Jan 20, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love the work and help Ms. McDonald has been able to provide so far. Sessions are so conversational. I feel like I can open up and be myself
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties
I have only had one session with LaJoya, but by the time our session was over I felt like I had known her forever. She made me feel very comfortable and listened to me isnstead of dismissing me.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is a blessing to have as a therapist! Very kind and supportive. I am so happy to have found her!
Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
She is wonderful, super understanding, and helpful!
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
She’s great and very supportive. She also hold you accountable which I am always looking for. While I want to be validated I am open to correction and other ways to think of things. I highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
LaJoya is so smart and helpful. She listens and always checks on me
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
10/10! I absolutely love LaJoya and I’m so thankful for her!
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with LaJoya for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
LaJoya doesn’t only help you, she helps you remember who you are and how important you are. She can give situations to make you really challenge yourself to help remember that you are worthy and in control. She is very kind, understanding, and smart. And if you don’t understand a Simple question that she asks, she always tries and tries again to reword it in a way that you understand how to respond to it. I highly recommend her. I 100% felt comfortable with her ever since the first time we had a video call. I was nervous and scared and didn’t know how to tell my life story, and she made a point that I didn’t have to explain absolutely everything if it was uncomfortable. I got to actually talk about what was bothering me now, and if I talked about the past and got uncomfortable she immediately recognized that and helped change the subject to where I could be comfortable again. I honestly would recommend her to anyone dealing with trauma, boundary issues, relationship issues, abandonment issues, fear of failure or a fear to be yourself. She is so very helpful and I am so glad that I had came across a therapist like her
Written on Sep 18, 2023 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
LaJoya has shown compassion towards me as I share my deepest regrets. She is caring towards me and offers advice without adding guilt.
Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with LaJoya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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