- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Blended family issues
About La
La Shanda Tolefree is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
La Shanda uses practical conversation to help people sort through current problems. Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. She listens to what feels most urgent and helps set manageable next steps for everyday life.
Her approach emphasizes respect and sensitivity in the way she talks with clients. Treatment plans are adapted over time based on what is working and what is not. She avoids jargon and explains options in plain language so clients can decide what makes sense for them.
People who come to her often want help with relationship patterns, mood shifts, panic attacks, or the fallout from a traumatic event. She also supports those navigating divorce, separation, or the stresses of caregiving. For parents and stepparents in blended households she can help think through communication, loyalty conflicts, and new household routines.
La Shanda asks about daily routines and specific stressors so plans are practical. She helps clients try new ways of coping, review progress, and adjust strategies. To begin, she asks people to describe their main concern and what they hope to change so the first session can focus on priorities.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical benefits
La Shanda describes her work as evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on concrete skills. Cognitive-based approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts that feed anxiety and low mood, and show simple ways to test new thinking in daily life. Trauma-informed methods focus on stabilizing symptoms first, teaching grounding and coping tools to manage panic, intrusive memories, or strong emotional reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She partners with clients to review what has helped in the past, what goals matter now, and which tools fit into current routines. This collaborative planning leads to short-term goals and practical homework that can be adjusted session by session.
Confirm current session options before booking. When arranged online, sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday break or a work lull, avoid travel time, and try therapeutic tools in the context of everyday life. If a client prefers a shorter check-in or less time on camera, those preferences can be discussed and arranged as part of planning sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like abandonment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on clear goals and step-by-step strategies rather than technical language.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as an LPC in Wisconsin.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.