LaShana Poole , LPC, LCMHC

LaShana Poole is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, substance concerns, trauma, anger, and grief. She works with individuals facing relationship strain, family problems, codependency, and issues common to young adults and midlife transitions. She focuses on women's issues among other concerns. She practices in North Carolina and brings 12 years of professional experience to her work. Sessions focus on practical steps that can reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day coping. LaShana encourages clients to name their goals and to use their own strengths to reach them. Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps clients try different tools that fit their life. Conversations are down-to-earth and aimed at solving real problems rather than staying stuck in labels. Common techniques include looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, exploring meaning and choices, and addressing trauma in ways that feel manageable. These methods are adapted to each person's rhythm and pace so change feels doable. LaShana believes the decision to seek help is a brave step. She supports people as they try new approaches, build self-compassion, and move toward more satisfying relationships and routines.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

LaShana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often targets anxiety, low mood, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process past harm in manageable steps. This approach focuses on reducing the impact of trauma on current life and on building coping skills for triggers and flashbacks. Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively to pick and adjust methods based on each person’s goals, history, and comfort. Together they track what helps and shift course when something isn’t working. Online sessions offer flexibility for different lifestyles. Video calls let people work face-to-face from wherever they are. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, homework check-ins, or when written reflection feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family routines.