Licensed clinical social worker recordArkansas
LaJoya McDonald, LCSW
Arkansas
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 7481
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 67673
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2022036998
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 7670-C
- Licensed in Alabama
- LICSW, licence 5670C
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW006901
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW024614
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 18908
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW24059
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence LW61649892
- NPI
- 1932581386
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arkansas
These details come from information LaJoya supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
About LaJoya
LaJoya McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri and Tennessee with nine years of practice experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related difficulties. She also addresses issues such as parenting strain, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career worries, and ADHD-related challenges.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions emphasize clear, practical conversation about the problems you bring. She uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered practice to guide the process.
LaJoya adapts what she does to the situation at hand. That may mean learning new coping skills, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or practicing mindful ways to reduce reactivity. Sessions can include short skill-building exercises and goal-focused planning that fit into everyday life.
She has worked with people facing a broad range of stressors including care-giver strain, blended family issues, chronic illness and addiction concerns. Her background includes handling family conflict, commitment and communication problems, and the practical effects of major life changes.
If you want a clear, practical conversation about what’s not working, she focuses on small, usable steps. Start by identifying one or two goals and then tracking progress across sessions.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking committed action despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and introduces practical skills to change those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem-focused concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful in early sessions. Together they will test methods and adjust the plan based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific options are not stated in this biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins during a work break. It also makes it simpler to practice skills between sessions in the environments where problems occur. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions, using short skill practices, values work, and structured behavioral experiments that fit into ordinary routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Florida, Washington
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, and related issues such as parenting strain and sleep problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, using goal-focused conversation and skills practice from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and acceptance-based approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people across a range of life and mental health challenges.
Which credentials and states of licensure apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds MO LCSW and TN LCSW licensure.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers