LeToya McClay, LPC

LeToya McClay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 17 years of clinical experience. The LPC credential indicates a state license to provide professional counseling services, and she also holds registration as a play therapist, a credential that reflects specialized training in using play to support children’s emotional and behavioral needs. She typically provides play therapy during daytime hours from August through late May.

At this stage in her career she focuses on short-term counseling, often working within a 6-10 session framework to help clients make measurable progress efficiently. She emphasizes practical, goal-oriented work and aims to help clients meet their objectives without unnecessary time spent in treatment. This approach is informed by a belief in working smarter rather than harder, recognizing that time is a valuable resource.

Her clinical experience includes working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, oppositional behaviors, attention deficit and impulsivity concerns, and those with severe trauma histories. Her method is eclectic and collaborative, drawing on Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy as appropriate to each client’s needs. In all cases she seeks to support clients in reaching their goals while offering non-judgmental guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

LeToya McClay uses several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and trust in relationships; it helps clients explore how early and current relationships influence feelings and behavior and is useful for attachment concerns and relationship issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skills training; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with difficult life events. Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the center of work and emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration to foster self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and LeToya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs. She adapts techniques over time based on how the client responds and what produces the best progress.

Online sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier for clients to engage in consistent work while balancing family, school, or work commitments, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on effective strategies and real-world application.