Therapist profile
Dr. LaShaunda Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and relationship issues
Continue with LaShaundaAbout
- CBT methods
- Internal Family Systems
- Parenting concerns
About LaShaunda
Dr. LaShaunda Smith is an MS LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and family concerns. She also supports people facing life changes and parenting pressures.
Dr. Smith uses practical methods to help people manage emotions and solve problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build different ways of responding. She also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help people notice the different parts of themselves that show up in conflict or stress.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps. She helps people break down worries into manageable pieces. That can mean changing thought patterns, trying new behaviors, or naming the feelings behind difficult decisions.
Her work includes support for grief, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar-related challenges, and issues connected to identity such as LGBT and multicultural stressors. Family-related topics listed include adoption and foster care questions, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and family of origin problems.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about current problems, practical coping strategies, and collaborative planning for next steps. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session through the service button.
How sessions work
How Dr. Smith's approaches translate to online work
Dr. Smith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns that increase worry or reactivity. CBT focuses on small exercises and changes in daily routines that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Internal Family Systems helps people recognize different inner parts that take over during conflict or stress, which can be useful for family tensions and strong emotional reactions.Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods together. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and shifting approach if something does not fit the person's needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that match a parent's schedule. It can also let someone choose sessions that suit their energy level, such as a shorter check-in when needed, or full sessions for deeper work. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises and tools so they work over distance and within the time people have. Please confirm the exact online formats offered when you schedule.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
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What concerns does she work with related to family?
She lists family conflicts, family of origin issues, blended family concerns, adoption and foster care, and parenting among her focus areas.
How would she approach anxiety or stress?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping steps for anxiety and stress.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of professional experience as a counselor working with relationship and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an MS LPC, which means she is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Mississippi.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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