LaShonda Milsap, LCSW

LaShonda Milsap is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of social work and clinical experience. She supports children, teens, individuals, couples, and families who are navigating stress, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.

Her approach is holistic and person-centered, with treatment plans tailored to each individual or family’s needs. She integrates solution-focused strategies alongside evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to address symptoms and build practical coping skills. Sessions are adapted to the client’s goals and circumstances to create a collaborative path toward improvement.

In addition to her clinical work, LaShonda is a co-author who encourages others to pursue their goals and recognize their strengths. She works with people dealing with grief and loss, parenting and family concerns, emotional regulation, and life transitions. LaShonda emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she aims to meet clients where they are while supporting them through the steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Remote Support

LaShonda Milsap draws on several evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts and on developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools useful for managing intense feelings and improving relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed actions aligned with those values while learning to accept difficult internal experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. LaShonda collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and access across locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy routines, and receive support from licensed professionals when in-person visits are not feasible.