LaSonna R. Rivers-Claxton
LPC, 16 years of experience
About me
Hi, I am a compassionate Counselor with knowledge and experience necessary to help you unpack pain, heal and become healthy. I will help you understand how trauma affects emotions, thoughts and behavior. I have experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy. I teach healthy coping skills and assist clients with identifying triggers and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Along with identifying the triggers and symptoms I teach relaxation and mindfulness techniques to help clients reduce depressed mood and negative thinking. I help clients with mood disorders learn to manage symptoms due to life stressors and unresolved trauma.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session we will begin to build a therapeutic relationship. We will identify your needs and set up a plan for you to achieve your treatment goals and scheduled ongoing sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As my client you will benefit from my ability to actively listen, meet you where you are and provide you with unconditional positive regard.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with individuals who need help finding the tools necessary to become hopeful and understand how to use those tools to increase purely happy mood and decrease anxiety. I also enjoy helping individuals identify the history of trauma that currently affects their thoughts, mood and behaviors. I love helping clients build self confidence and learn how to set boundaries and increase self care.
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to challenge and change thoughts that are negatively impacting emotions and behaviors. Mindshift Therapist help clients Change the Story and become the narrator.
Couples Counseling
Mindshift Therapist use tips and points from The Gottman Method exploring the couples relationship by helping disarm conflicting verbal communications, increase intimacy, respect and affection. We work with individuals remove barriers, create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the relationship.
Christian Counseling
Mindshift Therapist use God's word as a foundation to assist clients with identifying who they are and are called to be and viewing themselves from a positive perspective. Mindshift therapist avoids religiosity and focuses on meeting you where you are and helping you find the inner tools to be successful and manage life stressors.
Location
VirtualLicensed in
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6 ratings with written reviews
June 30, 2025
Thank you !!
Verified client, age 25-34
June 3, 2025
LaSonna listens very well and asks questions that make you think. She has a very warm and inviting spirit.
Verified client, age 55-64
May 27, 2025
Another great session. She is easy to talk to and focuses on solutions