Shomaya McFarland , LPC

Shomaya McFarland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 13 years of experience in the mental health field. Her background includes work as a counselor, crisis therapist, counselor supervisor, and case manager, bringing a broad perspective on clinical care and client support. The LPC credential indicates state licensure to provide counseling and therapy services.

She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, attention and focusing struggles, and interpersonal problems. Her specialties also include stress, ADHD, LGBT matters, family difficulties, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Shomaya often works with attachment issues, communication problems, codependency, infidelity, and common transitions such as separation or divorce.

Shomaya’s therapeutic style is informal and relaxed; she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her interactions. She is a strong listener who provides thoughtful feedback, aiming to create a space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves and exploring change. Her approach is well suited to people with mild to moderate symptoms or those seeking an outlet to express stress, pinned-up emotions, frustrations, or disappointments that they may not feel able to share with friends or family.

While she does not focus on deep-rooted childhood trauma at this time, she is a good match for clients who want to address work stress, relationship and communication challenges, LGBTQ+ concerns, parenting issues, forgiveness, or recovery after a breakup, infidelity, or other life transitions. She recognizes that taking the first step toward change takes courage and welcomes the opportunity to support and empower clients ready to move in a new direction.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Shomaya McFarland draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on active listening, empathy, and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals and values; it helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and general life stress. CBT examines patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and challenges at work or in relationships. DBT offers skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for anger, impulsivity, and intense emotional responses.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Shomaya partners with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and she adjusts techniques as the work progresses to align with individual needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access support from familiar surroundings, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists toward meaningful change.