Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana and have 13 years of experience in mental health working as a counselor, crisis therapist, counselor supervisor, and case manager. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger struggles, interpersonal problems and focusing struggles.
Disclaimer: My therapy style is informal and relaxed. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I may be a good fit for you as a therapist if your symptoms are mild to moderate or if you might just want to have an outlet to express yourself, work through attachment issues in relationships, talk about stress, pinned up emotions, frustrations and disappointments you otherwise might not feel comfortable discussing with friends or members of your family.
Therapy process comes with a variety of different techniques that therapist have learned and even provide as a niche. My niche is active listening and providing feedback and making a person feel safe and comfortable to be themselves and change whatever aspect they want to change of themselves. Helping you to see that there are alternatives and it’s never too late to go in a new direction.
If you want to cover trauma, deep rooted emotional baggage from your childhood, I may not be the best fit at this time. However, if you want to discuss matters related to work stress, relationship and communication problems, LGBTQ+ concerns. processing emotions, coming to terms with parenting, out of control children, issues within the family, forgiving someone who caused pain to you, getting through a breakup or divorce, infidelity, navigating common changes, then we might be a match!
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you to be your best self and overcome whatever issues that are the most concerning to you.
I look forward to working with you!
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Shomaya McFarland is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Louisiana with 13 years of experience in mental health. Over the course of her career she has served in roles including counselor, crisis therapist, counselor supervisor, and case manager, bringing a broad practical perspective to the work she does with clients.
She works with a range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger and anger management, focus and attention difficulties including ADHD, family conflicts, grief, self-esteem struggles, career-related challenges, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is informal and relaxed, centered on respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Shomaya often supports people whose symptoms are mild to moderate or those who want a safe outlet to express themselves. She helps clients explore attachment and communication patterns in relationships, process stress and pent-up emotions, and address frustrations and disappointments they may not feel comfortable discussing with friends or family.
Her therapeutic niche emphasizes active listening, thoughtful feedback, and creating a space where people feel comfortable being themselves while considering new directions for change. She helps clients identify alternatives and recognizes that it is never too late to move toward different goals.
Shomaya notes that she may not be the best match for work focused on trauma or deeply rooted childhood emotional wounds at this time. She is a good fit for those seeking help with work stress, relationship communication, LGBTQ+ concerns, parenting transitions and difficult child behavior, family issues, forgiveness after hurt, navigating breakups or divorce, and common life changes.
Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and Shomaya aims to support and empower clients as they take those first steps toward change. She looks forward to working with individuals ready to begin that process.
For many common concerns – such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions – online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person care. It is a practical option for addressing everyday mental health needs and interpersonal challenges.
One major advantage is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the format that fits their schedule and comfort level – video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging – making it easier to maintain continuity of care amid a busy life.
Therapists who provide online services are licensed professionals, and if you find the fit is not right you can switch to another therapist at any time. Online therapy offers a range of ways to access professional support while fitting treatment into the flow of daily responsibilities.
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