- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Anger and coping skills
About LaShaunda
Dr. LaShaunda Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, and anger. She also helps clients manage life changes and related challenges.
She starts from the view that each person knows their own story. Sessions focus on identifying strengths that can be used to handle problems. Conversations are practical and goal-focused rather than abstract or academic.
Dr. Smith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. She also draws on Internal Family Systems to look at the inner parts that influence feelings and behavior. These methods are used together to address issues like grief, trauma, low self-esteem, and workplace stress.
People looking for help with parenting stress, adoption and foster care issues, blended family concerns, or coping after a separation will find concrete tools and skills in sessions. She also addresses topics such as ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and multicultural stressors including prejudice and discrimination.
Her approach includes building coping skills for anger, practicing new reactions in relationships, and setting small steps for change. Practical problem solving and short-term strategies are combined with deeper work on patterns that keep problems repeating.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT is a hands-on approach that helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different reactions. It is useful for anger linked to stress, workplace frustration, and repetitive negative thinking. Internal Family Systems looks at the different parts inside a person that hold emotions or urges; it helps when anger feels complicated or tied to older hurts. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and suggest whether CBT, Internal Family Systems, or a mix fits best. The plan can change as progress is made. The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy day and keeping therapy consistent despite travel or schedule changes. Online work can make shorter check-ins easier and removes the need to travel to an office. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and how they will fit into your routine.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, anger, grief, trauma, parenting issues, and several other life challenges listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems to combine skills work with exploration of internal parts.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.