About LaSonda
LaSonda Sylte welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or drained. She keeps sessions straightforward and calm, helping people talk through stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, or changes in life. LaSonda offers steady support while people sort out goals and daily steps forward.
She uses approaches that focus on what helps in real life. Conversations often center on identifying thoughtful choices, building coping skills, and practicing small changes between sessions. Many sessions include problem solving, skills practice, and mindful attention to what matters most to the client.
How LaSonda works
LaSonda has 23 years of clinical experience and holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has worked with people facing trauma, mood concerns, substance use, relationship problems, and end-of-life issues. Her background includes supporting people through major life transitions and chronic stress.
Her style is relaxed, compassionate, and direct. She partners with each person to set goals and try approaches that fit their pace and values. The work tends to be collaborative and practical, with attention to both feelings and everyday routines.
Sessions may include mindfulness practices, skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches, and coaching for clearer decision making. LaSonda aims to help people feel more grounded and able to manage life’s challenges one step at a time.
LaSonda lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What LaSonda works with
The areas below are the ones LaSonda selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 23 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Indiana |
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Online support options
How these approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on what matters most and take small committed steps toward those values, even when difficult feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skill work to shift unhelpful patterns and improve mood and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers clear skills for managing intense emotions, improving regulation, and handling conflict more effectively.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative, with plans adjusted over time based on what helps most in everyday life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skills demonstration. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, skill reminders, and ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep progress moving forward.
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