- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About La
La Shekia Smith-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Nevada with seven years in clinical practice. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and family problems, and related issues. Her work also covers grief, career concerns, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
She draws on practical problem solving and several therapy methods rather than relying on a single approach. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills that can change daily patterns. She prefers live video sessions because she finds them more engaging for conversation and behavioral work.
Her background includes roles across health and human services, from day treatment teaching for severely emotionally disturbed children to case management in early intervention and support for people with intellectual disability. She has also provided clinical and behavioral consultation to individuals, families, and community group home providers.
In therapy she listens for what clients are communicating and builds plans that use multiple methods when helpful. That can mean combining cognitive work with skills training, mindfulness practices, narrative exercises, or motivational interviewing depending on the situation. The aim is to identify practical steps clients can try between sessions.
She works in Nevada and uses her social work training to address both clinical concerns and real-life problems. People who want straightforward, skills-focused sessions and a clinician who integrates several approaches may find this way of working helpful.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
La Shekia often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when working online. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and helps people test thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. DBT emphasizes practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their internal reactions and build tolerance for uncomfortable feelings. Mindfulness practices can reduce reactivity and make it easier to choose a different response in heated moments. Deciding which methods to use is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals and try approaches that fit the person's needs and preferences, adjusting plans as progress is observed.
Regarding the practical side of online work, confirm the session formats offered before booking. The benefit of video sessions is that they allow real-time conversation, visual cues, and practice of skills during the appointment. Online sessions can fit into a busy week more easily and make it simpler to keep regular check-ins. Therapists and licensed professionals help clients translate skills from sessions into everyday situations so changes can be tested and refined between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she help with?
She helps with anger that shows up as irritability, resentment, losing temper with close people, and living with others' anger alongside related issues like stress, trauma, and relationship problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical problem solving and combines several methods to fit each person's needs, emphasizing skills you can use between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience and prior roles in day treatment, early intervention case management, and behavioral consultation in community settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with AZ LCSW and NV LCSW credentials and practices in Nevada.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are used for appointments?
She prefers live video conferencing for sessions and finds video more engaging for clinical work; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.