LaDonna Barner, LMFT
Mississippi LMFT for relationships and families
- Relationship and family therapy
- Parenting support and guidance
- Self-esteem and motivation
About LaDonna Barner
LaDonna Barner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Mississippi with 6 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, family conflicts, parenting challenges, motivation, self-esteem, and building confidence, guiding clients through practical and emotional shifts to support healthier connections and personal growth.
LaDonna creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She works directly with clients to encourage reflection and to explore patterns that affect relationships and self-worth, helping clients find clearer paths forward at their own pace.
Recognizing that seeking therapy requires courage, LaDonna honors the step of getting started and supports clients through the early stages of change. Her approach centers on respectful collaboration and steady encouragement as clients work toward their goals.
LaDonna creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She works directly with clients to encourage reflection and to explore patterns that affect relationships and self-worth, helping clients find clearer paths forward at their own pace.
Recognizing that seeking therapy requires courage, LaDonna honors the step of getting started and supports clients through the early stages of change. Her approach centers on respectful collaboration and steady encouragement as clients work toward their goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-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 disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife 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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does LaDonna Barner have?
LaDonna Barner has 6 years of professional experience.
Is LaDonna Barner a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are MS LMFT T0539.
In which languages does LaDonna Barner provide therapy?
LaDonna Barner provides therapy in English.
Where is LaDonna Barner located?
She is located in Mississippi.
How can I work with LaDonna Barner as my therapist?
You can work with LaDonna Barner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does LaDonna Barner work with international clients?
LaDonna Barner does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with LaDonna Barner cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with LaDonna Barner
LaDonna draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and trust in the client's own capacity for growth. This approach helps people deepen self-understanding and work on issues such as self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes.
She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that explores connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT can be useful for addressing patterns that interfere with daily functioning and for developing more constructive habits and coping strategies.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used when relationship patterns and emotional responses are central concerns. EFT focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional interactions between partners or within family relationships to improve closeness and communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and LaDonna collaborates with each client to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts treatment as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and day-to-day life. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy routines, and access support from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists.