Shomaya McFarland

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.