LaDonna Barner, LMFT | Therapist in Mississippi

Relationship focus
Client-centered care
Practical strategies

About LaDonna

LaDonna Barner is a licensed marriage and family therapist working in Mississippi. She supports people who are dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Her approach emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings.

LaDonna draws on several evidence-informed methods to shape sessions around each person’s needs. She uses client-centered listening to follow what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help people test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method guide conversations about connection and communication in close relationships.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She helps people set short-term goals and practices they can use between sessions. Sessions focus on concrete steps for managing stress, improving communication, and rebuilding confidence after losses or difficult changes.

LaDonna brings six years of professional experience to her work as an LMFT. She accepts and hears difficult feelings, including grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and concerns related to codependency. Her room aims to be a place where hard topics can be talked through with clarity and care.

If you are ready to begin, she asks clients to take the first step by completing the simple matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their calendar.

How her methods translate to online work

LaDonna uses client-centered care that starts by listening to what matters most to each person. This approach focuses on empathy and following the client’s priorities, which helps with grief, life changes, and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving clear exercises and homework to practice.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. She will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit their situation. Sessions can mix listening, skill-building, and practical homework so the plan evolves as progress is made.

The therapist’s session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in ways that match a client’s comfort and daily routine, and LaDonna will help adapt the process so therapy works in the context of everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps with relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, and issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and codependency.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening, concrete goals, and practical steps to try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working as a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Where is she located and what credential does she hold?

She is based in Mississippi and holds an MS and is licensed as an LMFT.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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