- End-of-life support
- Addiction counseling
- Trauma informed care
About LaSonda
LaSonda Sylte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and life changes. She also supports those coping with trauma, caregiver strain, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Her manner is calm, direct, and respectful, aimed at helping people feel heard and understood.
She partners with each person to address the concerns they bring. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps that fit everyday life. LaSonda draws on cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance-based strategies to help people live by their values.
Meditation and mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to reduce reactivity and improve focus. When motivation is a barrier, motivational interviewing helps people find reasons to change. Dialectical behavior ideas are used to manage strong emotions and improve coping.
LaSonda has long experience with trauma and has worked with veterans and civilian clients across the lifespan. She offers caregiving support and help navigating difficult conversations at the end of life. Her work emphasizes small, achievable steps and steady progress.
To begin, she listens to what matters most and builds a plan together. The aim is practical relief and clearer direction, not quick fixes. People who want straightforward, compassionate guidance often find this approach helpful.
She partners with each person to address the concerns they bring. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps that fit everyday life. LaSonda draws on cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance-based strategies to help people live by their values.
Meditation and mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to reduce reactivity and improve focus. When motivation is a barrier, motivational interviewing helps people find reasons to change. Dialectical behavior ideas are used to manage strong emotions and improve coping.
LaSonda has long experience with trauma and has worked with veterans and civilian clients across the lifespan. She offers caregiving support and help navigating difficult conversations at the end of life. Her work emphasizes small, achievable steps and steady progress.
To begin, she listens to what matters most and builds a plan together. The aim is practical relief and clearer direction, not quick fixes. People who want straightforward, compassionate guidance often find this approach helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
LaSonda commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are painful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing thought patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so the person feels supported while they work through issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration includes checking in on what helps and adjusting the plan over time.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten a check-in on a hectic day, or avoid a commute. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to keep therapy practical and consistent while focusing on skills, coping, and decision-making.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and a wide range of life issues including caregiver stress and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is laid back, compassionate, respectful, and honest. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and listening first.
What experience does she bring?
She brings 23 years of clinical experience working with trauma, veterans, caregivers, and people across the lifespan.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.