Therapist in Kingwood, Texas Mrs. LaShonda Ford-Yearling, Therapist

LaShonda Ford-Yearling helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults throughout Texas navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clinical expertise, and practical strategies for lasting change. As a therapist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual, group, couples, and family therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also treating a variety of additional mental health concerns. Her approach is grounded in creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can develop insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, LaShonda is known for helping individuals and families work through complex emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns. She has specialized expertise as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider, bringing advanced knowledge and a thoughtful, nonjudgmental approach to treatment. She is dedicated to helping clients address the impact of trauma, develop accountability and coping skills, and build pathways toward healing and personal growth. LaShonda draws from evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also incorporates couples and family-focused interventions when appropriate. Her experience includes supporting children with behavioral challenges, adults facing anxiety and depression, and individuals navigating life transitions and relationship concerns. She additionally serves diverse populations, including military veterans, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, while offering support for a broad range of mental health and wellness needs. Believing that effective therapy begins with trust and collaboration, LaShonda works alongside clients to identify strengths, overcome barriers, and develop meaningful goals. She understands that emotional wellness is influenced by personal experiences, relationships, family systems, and life circumstances, and she tailors treatment plans to reflect each client’s values and priorities. LaShonda earned her education from Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio and Texas Southern University. Since beginning her professional practice in 2006, she has remained committed to helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional health and stability. Outside of her clinical work, LaShonda enjoys reading, watching movies, and participating in community involvement activities. These interests reflect her appreciation for lifelong learning, connection, and service to others.