- CBT methods
- Internal Family Systems
- Stress and anxiety
About LaShaunda
Dr. LaShaunda Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and family conflict. She also helps people coping with major life changes and a range of other concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, and identity-related stressors.
Dr. Smith uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. She also uses Internal Family Systems to look at different parts of a person’s inner experience and how those parts interact.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Clients can expect conversations that identify what’s keeping problems going and small experiments to try between meetings. She encourages people to name strengths they already have and use those as building blocks for change.
Her work includes a wide range of concerns beyond the core list, such as parenting stress, career decisions, multicultural issues, and coping with discrimination. She also addresses ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue when these come up in therapy.
Dr. Smith emphasizes a collaborative process. She helps people decide what to try next and adjusts plans as needed. To begin, people follow the site’s matching steps, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person’s inner life and how they relate. This approach helps people who feel conflicted inside, struggle with self-criticism, or carry burdens from past experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Smith will help clients choose between methods based on their goals, needs, and what feels workable. She treats the decision as a collaborative process and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, and other obligations. They also let people choose quieter surroundings, avoid travel time, or opt for a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use these options to help therapy fit into everyday life without changing its collaborative focus.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, and coping with life changes. Her list also includes grief, trauma, eating concerns, ADHD, and related topics.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She uses methods like CBT and Internal Family Systems to set goals and try specific steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience as an LPC in Mississippi.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking by following the site steps, as the biography does not specify formats directly.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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