- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose exploration
About LaTonya
LaTonya Shephard is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also helps people facing issues around abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging concerns, domestic violence, hoarding, loneliness, and life purpose.
Shephard keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. She listens to the problem as the person describes it and helps sort practical next steps. Conversations often cover how symptoms show up day to day and what small changes might ease the load.
Her approach centers on clear, honest discussion rather than jargon. She encourages clients to notice patterns, try new strategies, and reflect on what worked or didn’t. Sessions may include setting immediate goals, practicing ways to manage stress, and reviewing progress over time.
She also addresses family of origin problems and midlife concerns, and supports women processing self-worth and relationship shifts. People who feel stuck after a job change, relationship change, or health event may find this focus useful when they want to explore what comes next.
Shephard offers services in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Approaches and how online sessions are arranged
LaTonya Shephard works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptoms and daily coping. One common approach is practical problem-solving, which helps people identify specific triggers and develop step-by-step strategies to reduce stress and anxiety. Another approach focuses on processing grief and trauma through guided conversation, helping people name difficult feelings and track their responses over time.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Shephard and the client review goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. The emphasis is on finding what works for the individual's needs and preferences rather than following a single method.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and let sessions fit into a work break, a quieter afternoon, or a day when travel is difficult. It also allows meetings with a licensed professional from different locations when international participation is needed. Practical benefits often include fewer commute hours, easier follow-up between sessions, and the ability to use shorter check-ins when life is busy.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, with additional attention to issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care, hoarding, and life purpose.
How does she work with people who feel stuck?
She uses clear, practical conversations to identify patterns and test small changes. Sessions often include setting short-term goals and reviewing what helps in daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 10 years of professional experience.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LPC credential in Michigan and practices from that state as documented.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.