- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Self esteem
About LaShayla
Dr. LaShayla Dyer greets worried parents with straightforward support for everyday struggles. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family problems.
Her language is direct and practical so parents can read and decide quickly if she feels like a fit. Dr. Dyer centers sessions on what each person brings into the room.
She treats each client as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Conversations are meant to be clear and useful, not full of jargon. She encourages people to take small, realistic steps toward change. Her approach draws on methods that help people notice values, shift unhelpful thinking, and repair connections with others.
Sessions can involve exploring difficult feelings, practicing new ways to communicate, and creating simple plans for coping. The focus is on what works in daily life, from managing sleep and stress to handling big changes. Dr.
Dyer has 11 years of clinical experience and holds the credential LCSW as well as CSW. She sees people in Georgia and accepts clients from other locations. Sessions are offered in English and available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
For parents juggling responsibilities and emotions, she aims to provide a steady, practical presence. People who want clear ideas, tools they can try between sessions, and a collaborative partner often find this approach helpful.
What LaShayla works with
Everything LaShayla lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else LaShayla helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches LaShayla lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for parenting stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes by shifting focus from avoiding feelings to acting on priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence each other and teaches practical skills to change patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, depression, and managing mood or behavior challenges.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on improving emotional connection and communication. It can help people repair interactions, reduce conflict, and build more stable relationships related to intimacy and family dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try together. That collaborative decision making allows adjustments over time as needs change.
Online therapy offers a range of ways to connect that fit busy family life. Video calls let you meet face to face for in-depth sessions. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is limited or you need a quieter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short updates, brief coaching, or handling a sudden worry between sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum while juggling parenting and other commitments.
Questions people ask about LaShayla
What concerns does Dr. Dyer address?
She works with relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger, and career or life-change concerns. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, attachment and blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, developing coping steps, and improving communication rather than long theoretical discussions.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of relationship and emotional concerns. Her work emphasizes helping people apply small, manageable changes in daily life.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential LCSW and also lists CSW. Her practice location is Georgia.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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