LaShayla Dyer, LCSW — Therapist in Georgia

Hi there, I'm LaShayla!

I believe it takes courage to acknowledge when things feel overwhelming and ask for help. I'm here to create a safe space where you can openly express yourself. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Therapy is a journey you won't travel alone.

My focus

I support adults navigating anxiety, life changes, and challenges with self-esteem. Whether you're healing from past experiences, developing new coping strategies, or clarifying your goals, I'll walk alongside you to create a path forward that feels supportive, empowering, and uniquely yours.

My approach

I use a client-centered, collaborative approach, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This hands-on approach gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors.

My communication style

I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and safe to be yourself. Through open, honest communication and active listening, I'll support you with empathy and care as we reflect on your experiences together. When challenges arise, you can count on me to show up with calmness, patience, and understanding.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a therapist grew from a desire to support others through life's difficult moments, helping them heal, rediscover their strength, and choose new paths. I've witnessed how transformative therapy can be in fostering resilience. At the core of my work is belief in each person's capacity for growth and change.

My goals for you

I see therapy as a collaborative journey, where we work together to identify goals that truly matter to you. As your self-awareness deepens, your goals may naturally shift, and we'll adapt our path to stay aligned with what feels most meaningful. I'm here to offer steady support, practical tools, and a caring presence to help you move forward.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We'll talk about your background, what led you to consider therapy, and what you hope to gain from the experience. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and I'll be here to support and guide you through each step.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Gestalt

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Psychoanalytic

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Kaiser Permanente (Georgia) - Commercial
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctorate in Theology from Southwest Georgia Theology Seminary and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Valdosta State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

LaShayla Dyer