LaShaundra Gale, LCSW — Therapist in Mississippi

Hi there, I'm LaShaundra!

Feeling lost in the shuffle? I would love to support you in developing confidence through compassionate care and skill development to help you feel heard, valued, and empowered.

My focus

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families to provide support in navigating daily life stressors, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, addiction, and trauma. Together, we will explore areas of need, translate needs into opportunities for growth, and develop a plan to support success.

My approach

My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and validation. I utilize trauma-informed care as well as evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and strengths-based interventions. Faith-based integration is available if desired, allowing a more holistic approach to healing.

My communication style

I prioritize trauma-informed communication, which promotes safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity. I practice active and reflective listening to ensure and improve accuracy in understanding during sessions.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a provider resulted from experience working as a social worker and witnessing the resiliency of individuals as well as the significance of compassionate support. I also have personal life experiences that have helped me foster empathy and assisted me with validating the experiences of others.

My goals for you

I am dedicated to meeting you where you are, monitoring progress, and adjusting interventions to most effectively meet evolving needs.

Our first session

The first session may invoke anxiety. My focus will be on establishing rapport and psychological safety. Trusting others with intimate details can be scary; therefore, you will lead the pace of progression in therapy. I am dedicated to handling what you trust me with care.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

LaShaundra Gale