About Lashay DupreeFocus areasAnxietyStress ManagementWork-Related CounselingView all issues treatedClientele seenTeenagers (13-17)Seniors (65+)FamiliesYoung adults (18-24)IndividualsAdults (25-64)CouplesTreatment approachesCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)Motivational InterviewingStrength-BasedPerson-CenteredIdentityGenderFemaleEthnicityBlack or African AmericanLanguages spokenEnglishGetting to know Lashay DupreeLaShay Dupree is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas and has over 20 years of professional experience. LaShay prides herself in normalizing mental health and ensuring she is present and accessible to her clients. Lashay’s clients describe her as a responsive clinician whom they feel comfortable with communicating with and will respond within 24 hours as promised. Lashay has a bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Houston and a masters in Social Work from the University of New England. LaShay’s professional background spans throughout a multitude of professional settings and varying populations. She has been employed by the state of Texas as a surveyor investigating small group homes and large state supportive living centers advocating for the rights of individuals who cannot advocate for themselves. LaShay has worked with veterans, at-risk youth, teen moms, seniors, homeless and domestic violence victims. She has worked in community mental health organizations, hospital settings, long term care facilities, managed care organizations, insurance companies, hospice, home health and in private practice providing individual, couple and family therapy. On her free time, LaShay enjoys mentoring others in the field of social work, taking road trips, and listening to music. LaShay enjoys life and loves to make people laugh. She prides herself on being the light someone need every single day. LaShay embodies what it means to be a well-rounded individual, but most of all she loves sharing her compassionate, holistic approach to therapy with her clients in an effort to empower them to live life more abundantly and unapologetically.show moreWhat should a new client know about working with you?During our first session, we will get to know each other and discuss expectations from both perspectives the client and the therapist. I want you to be successful in your purpose for seeking therapy so we will spend time establishing goals and developing a treatment plan. You will definitely leave your session knowing if this is what you want to do and who you want to do it with.show more