LeToya McClay

LeToya McClay is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on short-term counseling around practical goals, often working in a 6-10 session framework to help people address immediate concerns. LeToya writes in straightforward terms and aims to make therapy feel doable for busy lives.

LeToya has helped people managing anxiety, depression, attention and impulsivity challenges, and histories of trauma. She draws on multiple methods rather than one fixed plan, tailoring each session to what the person needs that week. That means sessions can include talking, skill practice, and strategies to reduce distress between meetings.

Her approach combines attachment-based ideas with cognitive and emotionally-focused tools. She also uses client-centered listening and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and try new responses. The focus is on clear steps you can try right away, not long explanations.

People who reach out typically want concrete change in how they handle stress, anger, or relationship strain. LeToya helps identify what’s getting in the way and builds small, practical habits to shift those patterns. Sessions are collaborative and goal-driven.

LeToya works with a wide range of concerns including grief, mood disorders, parenting strain, identity-related issues, and coping with life changes. If you want short-term work that aims for measurable progress, she can help you map out the first steps.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions. It helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong feelings and how to try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and change reactions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and impulsivity.

Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and then recommend methods that match those priorities. This is a collaborative process that can change as goals shift.

Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to continue work during life transitions or while managing caregiving and work responsibilities.