LaSonda Sylte , LCSW

LaSonda Sylte is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a licensed clinical addiction counselor (LCAC) practicing in Indiana with 23 years of clinical experience. She has supported people managing depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, relationship challenges, end-of-life concerns, and major life transitions, drawing on a broad clinical background that spans children through older adults.

She has experience working with individuals affected by trauma, including veterans and civilians, and brings an understanding of how traumatic experiences can affect daily functioning and relationships. Her work also addresses issues such as grief, anger, parenting concerns, career stress, and challenges related to intimacy and identity.

LaSonda’s therapeutic style is collaborative and grounded in respect - she partners with clients to identify priorities and practical steps toward change. She brings a laid-back, compassionate, and honest manner to sessions while using a mix of evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered techniques, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing when appropriate. Her goal is to help clients build coping skills, clarify values, and make meaningful progress at their own pace.

She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and provides steady professional support for those navigating life’s challenges.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with major life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that honors the client's perspective and fosters self-directed growth. It supports people working through grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and identity issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, and problems with sleep or daily functioning.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. LaSonda collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow clients to engage in therapy from settings that feel most comfortable to them, while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these methods.