LeToya McClay , LPC

LeToya McClay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 17 years of clinical experience. She combines a practical focus on short-term counseling with a commitment to efficient, goal-oriented work, often aiming for progress within six to ten sessions. In addition to her LPC credential, she is a registered play therapist and routinely uses play-based methods during the school year, typically from August through late May, to support children and families.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, oppositional behaviors, attention and impulsivity challenges, and histories of significant trauma. She describes her approach as eclectic, drawing from Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy to tailor interventions to each person or family. LeToya emphasizes a nonjudgmental stance and works collaboratively to help clients reach their goals while respecting the practical limits of time and resources. Her experience includes supporting individuals and families through relationship, parenting, grief, and mood-related issues, with attention to attachment and blended family dynamics when relevant.

Combining Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches Online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. Online sessions using this approach help clients explore connection, trust, and intimacy issues and are useful for relationship and family concerns. Client-Centered Therapy places the client's experience at the center of the work; the therapist offers empathy and support while helping clients find their own solutions, which can be especially effective for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; when delivered online, CBT provides practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. LeToya integrates elements from these models to tailor sessions rather than relying on a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules. These options allow licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care and adapt to each client's communication preferences.