How Lashanda works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lashanda
Lashanda Robertson is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia who helps people struggling with anger, stress, anxiety, and life changes. She meets people where they are and offers straightforward support for depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma or abuse, and bipolar-related challenges. Her sessions are calm and interactive.
She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, practical steps. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing and on simple strategies that can be used between sessions.
Background and approach
Robertson uses approaches that help people change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to teach coping skills, emotion regulation, and problem-solving. Sessions often include skill practice and short homework tasks to build everyday tools.
With 20 years of experience, she has worked in different settings and with many kinds of concerns. That background informs a flexible way of working that adapts to each person's needs and pace. People who prefer talking through problems in a warm, nonjudgmental setting will find her style accessible.
She aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity while focusing on practical steps toward better daily functioning and calmer reactions.
What Lashanda works with
Everything Lashanda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lashanda's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
Approaches Lashanda lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How CBT and DBT Translate to Online Support
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations. It helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and coping when life feels overwhelming by teaching simple thinking and behavior changes.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation and practical skills for handling intense feelings. It teaches grounding, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that people can use during heated moments or ongoing stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt CBT or DBT techniques as needed. This is a collaborative process that adjusts over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video provides face-to-face interaction for skill teaching and role-play. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Chat and text can suit people who prefer writing or want ongoing brief support between calls. These options make it easier to work on anger, stress, and emotional skills without rearranging a full day.
Questions people ask about Lashanda
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and bipolar-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on listening first and then teaching simple skills to manage emotions and thoughts.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of experience working as a counselor in various settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and scheduling follows therapist availability.