LaShay Dupree is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas and has over 20 years of professional experience. LaShay prides herself in normalizing mental health and ensuring she is present and accessible to her clients. Lashay’s clients describe her as a responsive clinician whom they feel comfortable with communicating with and will respond within 24 hours as promised. Lashay has a bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Houston and a masters in Social Work from the University of New England. LaShay’s professional background spans throughout a multitude of professional settings and varying populations. She has been employed by the state of Texas as a surveyor investigating small group homes and large state supportive living centers advocating for the rights of individuals who cannot advocate for themselves. LaShay has worked with veterans, at-risk youth, teen moms, seniors, homeless and domestic violence victims. She has worked in community mental health organizations, hospital settings, long term care facilities, managed care organizations, insurance companies, hospice, home health and in private practice providing individual, couple and family therapy. On her free time, LaShay enjoys mentoring others in the field of social work, taking road trips, and listening to music. LaShay enjoys life and loves to make people laugh. She prides herself on being the light someone need every single day. LaShay embodies what it means to be a well-rounded individual, but most of all she loves sharing her compassionate, holistic approach to therapy with her clients in an effort to empower them to live life more abundantly and unapologetically.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we will focus on developing rapport and getting to know each other. During this session, I will begin the assessment process.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize a variety of treatment modalities throughout sessions. However, I pride myself on treating the whole person. We will review every aspect of your life and determine how each impacts the other. My most commonly used modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which looks at how your behavior is guided by your thoughts. Did you know worrying about what's going to happen in the future can elicit real time anxiety today? I also utilize Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength as your Clinician is that I ensure you have access to me. I usually respond to all needs and requests within 24- hours. You interact with me your therapist and don't have to worry about communicating with 4 or 5 people the same thing. We are a team, my success depends on your engagement and your therapeutic success depends on me so we are vested in ensuring we establish a positive relationship.