LaSonda Sylte , LCSW

LaSonda Sylte is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a licensed clinical addiction counselor (LCAC) based in Indiana, bringing 23 years of hands-on clinical experience to her work. She has supported people across the lifespan, from children to older adults, including veterans and civilians, and has extensive experience helping individuals cope with trauma and its effects.

Throughout her career she has addressed a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, grief and end of life issues, relationship and family difficulties, life transitions, and behavioral health challenges. Her practice integrates multiple evidence-informed methods - including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered techniques, and mindfulness-based strategies - tailored to each person’s needs.

Her therapeutic stance is collaborative, grounded, and direct while remaining compassionate and respectful. She prioritizes partnership with clients to identify goals and practical steps for change, drawing on clinical experience to support coping, recovery, and growth. Her background includes work with individuals facing addiction, complex trauma, and a variety of life stressors, and she brings a calm, pragmatic approach to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

In her practice, LaSonda Sylte uses evidence-informed methods to help people navigate difficult emotions and life challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical ways to act in line with those values while building acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s own perspectives guide the pace and focus of change; it supports self exploration, relationship issues, and emotional healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete skills for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many day-to-day problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. LaSonda collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver these approaches in flexible formats to meet varied circumstances.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer greater accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These modalities make it easier to receive consistent support from home or on the go, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use therapy in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.