- Stress management
- Trauma recovery
- Depression support
About Shaven
Shaven Smith is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, family problems, isolation and loneliness, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
She takes a straightforward, collaborative approach in sessions. Conversations are direct and practical. Together with the client she sets clear goals and builds concrete tools to respond differently to painful feelings and triggers. That can mean skill work for moments of high anger, strategies for managing anxiety, or planning steps for a life transition.
Her practice emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She explains what methods she is using and how they help, so clients understand the purpose of each exercise. Progress is tracked by the goals clients set and by the small changes they notice at home or work.
Shaven uses a strengths-focused frame to help people make steady, realistic changes. Sessions often include skill rehearsal, problem solving, and reflective talk about past experiences that affect current behavior. The tone is direct but respectful, aimed at practical gains rather than abstract insight alone.
Clients who value clear communication and hands-on strategies tend to do well in this style of work. To begin, readers are invited to use the online intake flow to describe their concerns, set priorities, and schedule a first session.
Approaches you may use and how online sessions work
Shaven uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate into focused, practical work. One commonly used method emphasizes skill building for emotion regulation and stress management; it teaches specific steps to notice triggers, slow down reactions, and practice alternative responses to anger or anxiety. Another approach centers on processing past traumatic experiences in a paced way so memories feel less overwhelming and daily functioning improves.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences with the client and recommend techniques that fit their situation. Decisions are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made or needs change.
If you plan to work online, confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats are also better for quieter audio-only conversations when video is not convenient, while others allow for screen-based worksheets and exercises during the session. Ask about the current session options when you begin the matching questionnaire to find the best fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, family problems, loneliness, veteran issues, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and direct. She sets clear goals with clients and uses practical tools and skill practice to address distressing feelings and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults on the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.