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LaShana Poole, LPC, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Trauma focus
- Existential work
About LaShana
LaShana Poole is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an LCMHC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, practicing in North Carolina with 12 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and grief. Her approach emphasizes practical steps and clear techniques rather than long theory-heavy talks.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on Existential Therapy to explore meaning and choices, and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect daily life. Sessions aim to identify patterns and test different ways of responding in everyday situations.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. Conversations often include tracking thoughts, trying new behaviors between sessions, and reviewing what changed. She encourages people to name what matters most and set short, realistic goals to move toward it.
LaShana pays attention to cultural and life-stage issues, including multicultural concerns, women's issues, young adult matters, and midlife transitions. She also addresses co-morbidity, codependency, commitment challenges, impulsivity, and mood concerns in the context of the main issues people bring.
Practical steps are prioritized over labels. The first sessions typically focus on what feels most urgent, and then build a clear plan for skill practice and review. The process is collaborative, with ongoing discussion about what techniques are working and what needs to change.
How her approaches translate to online work
LaShana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to make clear links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT sessions focus on noticing patterns, setting small experiments, and reviewing what changed, which can work well through remote sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past events affect present behavior and often involves stabilizing skills and paced processing of memories when appropriate.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. That collaborative check-in helps decide whether to focus more on CBT skills, existential questions about meaning, or trauma-focused steps over the next few sessions.
The profile does not specify which online formats are currently provided, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day - for example scheduling a shorter check-in during a lunch break or joining a session when travel time would be a barrier. Remote work also supports choosing a quieter setting, minimizing travel, and keeping regular weekly appointments more reliably.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she handle most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and grief.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different responses. Sessions include tracking thoughts and practical exercises to test change between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with the issues listed and applies a practical, goal-focused style to sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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