- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About LaShaunda
Dr. LaShaunda Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and family concerns. She also helps people who are coping with life changes and a range of other struggles listed in her practice focus areas.
Dr. Smith approaches sessions with respect for each person's story and strengths. She treats clients as collaborators who bring knowledge about their own lives. Conversations are practical and focused on what is happening now and what can change going forward.
Her work often addresses patterns that began in the family someone grew up in, including family of origin issues and blended family challenges. She also supports people facing abandonment, adoption or foster care related questions, and the strain that comes with divorce or separation.
Dr. Smith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems to help people understand thoughts, feelings, and internal parts that influence behavior. She applies these methods to concerns such as grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping after disaster or major life shifts.
Clients can expect short, clear conversations about goals and next steps. The focus is on identifying useful adjustments and practical coping skills. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Smith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often applied to anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and practical problem solving. She also uses Internal Family Systems to help people identify inner parts that hold beliefs or emotions and to build better internal communication, which can be useful for family of origin issues and relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences together and decide which methods fit best. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change during therapy.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to travel to an appointment. Licensed professionals can often adjust pacing and the mix of skill practice and reflection to fit a client's everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family issues, and related areas such as grief, anger, self-esteem, and career questions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach treats clients as experts on their own lives and focuses on practical, collaborative conversations and clear next steps.
How much experience does she have?
Dr. Smith has eight years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices in Mississippi.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Session cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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