- Stress and anxiety
- Acceptance and commitment
- Mindfulness tools
About LaJoya
LaJoya McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience. She practices in Arkansas and lists concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting, anger, and ADHD among others.
She frames work as a straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on what is happening now, what patterns keep repeating, and practical steps someone can try between meetings. LaJoya uses plain language and aims to help people reduce repeated outbursts, manage workplace frustration, or cope with a partner's anger without blaming or shaming.
Her background includes a mix of clinical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That combination means sessions can include noticing thoughts and urges, testing small behavior changes, and reflecting on personal values to guide choices. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when useful.
LaJoya adapts the pace to each person. Some people want short-term problem-solving focused on concrete steps. Others prefer slower work on long-standing patterns. She will outline possible approaches and invite feedback about what feels most helpful.
Practical concerns like parenting strain, workplace anger, and managing resentment are part of her caseload. If someone is unsure whether to begin, she suggests using the site matching questionnaire to schedule a first session and see how the fit feels.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and urges without getting swept away by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger that feels automatic or for decisions about how to respond in tense moments.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In short practical steps clients test new responses to triggers and track what changes. This approach often helps with workplace frustration, recurring arguments, and sleep disruption tied to stress.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a straightforward, respectful conversation where the person sets the pace and topics. That can help someone who needs space to reflect on patterns like resentment or boundary issues before trying behavior changes.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. LaJoya will discuss options with each person and decide together what to try based on goals and preferences. This keeps sessions collaborative and adjustable as needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, have shorter check-ins when needed, or choose audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited. Many people find remote sessions let them practice skills in their daily life between meetings.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Florida, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with repeated temper loss, built-up resentment, workplace frustration, and managing someone else's anger around you.
How would she approach sessions?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques to notice patterns and try small practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
LaJoya has nine years of professional experience working with stress, relationships, grief, addictions, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Arkansas, with licensure noted for MO LCSW and TN LCSW in her background.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.