La Shona Jenkins, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm La Shona!

My goal is to provide my clients with the tools needed to identify obstacles and strategize to overcome them through growth and healing. I focus on building a trusting client-therapist relationship that allows my clients to safely explore issues and accomplish their goals.

My focus

I generally work with clients from school age through adulthood. My experience has allowed me to support clients who have encountered challenges with school/work, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.

My approach

I tend to utilize solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and rational emotive therapy as my preferred therapeutic modalities.

My communication style

My goal is to create a tone that will allow my client to unpack their issues without judgment and collaboratively explore ways to grow and heal.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am motivated to serve as a therapist because it allows me to support individuals in times of crisis or when no one else is listening. I have benefited from therapy, so this is my way of paying it forward.

My goals for you

I provide my clients with unconditional positive regard as they identify their therapeutic goals.

Our first session

During the first session, we will learn about one another and, if time permits, discuss the client's reason for attending therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Education (MED) from California State University, Dominguez Hills, a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Organizational Leadership from University of Southern California and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

La Shona Jenkins