I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with the dying and bereaved. Since 2015, I have been accompanying families facing the death of a child on their journey of love and loss. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis and my Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Southern California. In addition to illness and loss, I have clinical experience providing support to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems. My approach incorporates solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and client-focused therapy tailored to address the personalized needs of each individual.
I am committed to helping you work toward the goals that identify for yourself. Together we will define the key areas that you hope to address, explore your strengths and areas of growth, and apply new techniques and skills aimed at helping you achieve your goals. Initiating counseling is an important first step toward defining your goals and finding meaning and fulfillment in all aspects of your life.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Parenting issues, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Hospice and End of Life Counseling
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCSW C007017
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. LaShandra McLaughlin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Didnt know where to start. Dr. L made me feel comfortable talking to her. I only had 2 sessions. But I'm looking forward to more.
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with LaShandra for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Could not have chosen a better therapist! I have tried 8 therapists on betterhelp, all of who were pretty mediocre. But Dr. McLaughlin is amazing - she’s so down-to-earth, thinks outside the box and is exactly what I was looking for! I would highly recommend her to anyone searching for a therapist :)
Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with LaShandra for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
The best therapist on this app!
Written on Sep 03, 2022 after therapy with LaShandra for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, adhd, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. McLaughlin has really helped me work through my grief after the loss of my dad. I really appreciate her kindness & have shared her coping strategies with my mom who is also going through a hard time losing her husband of 50 years.
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with LaShandra for 1 month on issues concerning grief
Dr. McLaughlin is such a personable therapist, she is helping me make so much progress in my life, I literally look forward to our sessions all week :)
Written on Jul 09, 2022 after therapy with LaShandra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She's amazing!
Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with LaShandra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes