LaDonna Barner , LMFT

LaDonna Barner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Mississippi with 6 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship and family dynamics, parenting concerns, self-esteem and motivation, and a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

LaDonna strives to build an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. She works collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families to improve communication, address conflict, and develop practical coping skills that fit each person’s life.

In her work she draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and emotionally focused techniques, tailoring strategies to meet clients’ unique needs and goals. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms clients for taking that first step.

Her professional credential is LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and her Mississippi license is MS LMFT T0539.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

LaDonna draws on client-centered therapy to place the client's perspective and experience at the center of care. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and find their own solutions to relationship and life challenges.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns. CBT combines structured techniques with real-world practice to create measurable shifts in daily functioning.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another approach LaDonna applies, especially in relationship and intimacy work. EFT helps partners and family members understand and express underlying emotions, rebuild secure bonds, and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. LaDonna works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent support around work, family, and daily obligations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to maintain continuity of care and tailor the pace and style of sessions to what works best for the client.