- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety support
- Executive coaching
About LaDonna
Dr. LaDonna Butler is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and the pressure of life changes, and she offers executive and professional coaching. Her practice also addresses social anxiety and phobia along with caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and issues like guilt and shame.
She focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions aim to identify what feels most difficult and to try manageable steps forward. Dr. Butler encourages clients to talk through thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental setting so they can test new ways of responding to social situations or workplace demands.
Her approach emphasizes skills people can use day to day. That can mean practicing coping tools for anxiety, breaking big problems into smaller tasks, or setting realistic goals for work and relationships. She pays attention to how stress affects motivation and self-esteem and adjusts conversations accordingly.
Dr. Butler also brings coaching techniques into sessions for clients focused on career or professional development. These sessions often include goal setting, accountability, and strategies to rebuild confidence after setbacks. This can be helpful for people navigating a midlife change, seeking a clearer sense of purpose, or recovering from separation.
People who are isolated or feeling overwhelmed by caregiving duties can work on boundaries and self-care options. For concerns about sexuality, forgiveness, or impulsivity she offers straightforward discussion and practical next steps. If you plan to start, confirm current session options before booking.
How Dr. Butler’s approaches translate to online work
Dr. Butler uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and goal-oriented coaching. One approach emphasizes anxiety management skills such as breathing exercises, gradual exposure to feared social situations, and behavioral experiments to test assumptions about being judged. These methods help people practice small steps toward participating more in social or work settings.Another common thread is goal-focused coaching for professional and life transitions. This involves setting concrete short-term goals, tracking progress, and adjusting plans if something feels unhelpful. It’s designed for people who want clear tasks and accountability as part of improvement.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences together and then try methods that fit the person’s situation. Sessions often combine skill-building and coaching elements so progress can be tracked and adapted over time.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days because they remove travel time and can be scheduled during breaks or at quieter times. Remote work also makes it easier to use short check-ins or longer goal-setting sessions without rearranging a whole day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related issues such as social anxiety and phobia and caregiver stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
Conversations focus on clear, practical steps such as coping skills, breaking problems into manageable tasks, and goal setting for work or personal life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, motivation, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.