Dr. Lawanda Hall, LPC
Practical support for life transitions
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- Client-centered care
- Goal-focused work
- 21 years experience
About Lawanda
She holds a doctorate in Behavioral Health and combines several therapy styles to meet each person's needs. Sessions are collaborative - she listens first, then works with clients to set small, realistic goals. That might include short skills practice, trying new ways to handle stress, or rethinking unhelpful thoughts.
Dr. Hall often uses client-centered techniques to build understanding and trust. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help when people want quick, goal-oriented change.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns including parenting and family stress, aging and caregiver issues, chronic illness and pain, and trauma or abuse. She also addresses specific topics such as adoption and foster care, attachment challenges, and body image struggles.
People who choose her typically want practical steps and steady support while they make changes. She encourages realistic pacing, skill building, and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked and adjusted as needed.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Dr. Hall uses client-centered methods that focus on understanding each person and responding to their needs with empathy and respect. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes the goals she and the client set together.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT provides concrete techniques for easing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns, and it often includes short exercises between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Hall collaborates with each client to choose methods that fit their concerns, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and priorities change.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life because sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or appointments. It can also make check-ins quicker and reduce travel time, helping people maintain consistency while they try new skills.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver strain, relationship conflict, and many life changes listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using listening, goal-setting, and skill practice to help people make changes in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working with people facing life stressors and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Tennessee and holds a doctorate in Behavioral Health.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats she is offering at the time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.