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LaSonda Sylte

Therapist

LaSonda Sylte

LCSW

Indiana · 23+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for life challenges

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  • Laid-back and respectful
  • Practical skill building
  • Values-based focus

About LaSonda

LaSonda Sylte is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and many life changes. She brings calm, straightforward support and aims to meet people where they are. Her tone is respectful and honest, and she focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier.

With 23 years of clinical experience, she has worked with people managing trauma, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, and end-of-life concerns. She has also supported veterans and people across the lifespan, from children through older adults. Her background includes work addressing addiction and caregiver stress as well as issues such as impulsivity and isolation.

LaSonda uses a mix of approaches in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Mindfulness and dialectical skills appear in her work to teach emotion regulation and present-moment awareness.

Her style is laid back and compassionate. She describes the relationship as a partnership where honesty and respect guide the work. Sessions tend to focus on concrete goals, skill-building, and real-world strategies that people can use between meetings.

People often seek her help for issues such as addiction, caregiver strain, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting stress, and coping with major life transitions. She also lists intellectual disability among the areas she focuses on and supports people navigating related challenges.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefAnger managementDepression

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

Step 3

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters and take small steps toward those values, even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change how problems feel day to day. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve calm in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods match the person's goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration may include trying a technique for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.

The biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer sessions without travel. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises to remote sessions so clients can practice skills between meetings and track progress over time.

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Areas listed include stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to intimacy and relationships. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, intellectual disability, and substance concerns.

How would you describe the therapy style and approach?

The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on partnership, honesty, and respect. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skill-building, and working toward goals that matter to the client.

What is their clinical background and experience?

She has 23 years of clinical experience and has worked with people experiencing trauma, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, and end-of-life concerns. Her background includes supporting veterans and a wide age range of clients.

What credentials and location are listed?

The therapist holds an LCSW credential in Indiana and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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