About La
La Shanda Tolefree helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and listens closely to each person's concerns. Her style is supportive and direct so people can start making changes quickly.
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Wisconsin with eight years of experience. La Shanda focuses on practical steps that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day coping. She works with people facing life changes, panic or mood problems, and the lingering effects of past abuse.
How La works
In sessions she pays attention to what matters most to each person. She tailors conversations and plans to fit personal goals and circumstances. That might mean practicing new ways to handle anxiety, learning to set boundaries, or finding small habits that build confidence.
Her additional focus areas include issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and difficulties with communication. She also supports work around forgiveness, guilt, isolation, and questions about life purpose and midlife shifts. People meet her for short-term help or longer work depending on their needs.
She emphasizes compassion and respect while offering concrete strategies. The aim is to help people feel more steady, clear about next steps, and able to move forward.
What La works with
The areas below are the ones La selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Wisconsin |
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Online support options
Evidence-based techniques and online care
La Shanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and panic by practicing breathing, grounding, and small behavioral shifts that reduce distress. Another approach concentrates on addressing the effects of trauma and abuse through careful, paced work that helps people notice triggers and build stronger coping patterns.Finding the best approach is a team effort. She will discuss options with each person and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lives and schedules. Video is useful for more in-depth conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for frequent check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and fit therapy into a busy routine.
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