La Shekia Smith-Brown, LCSW
Compassionate trauma-informed LCSW
- Trauma informed care
- Holistic treatment planning
- Prefers live video
About La Shekia Smith-Brown
La Shekia Smith-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who brings a compassionate, whole-person approach to mental health care. She has worked across settings in health and human services, supporting children, families, and adults through direct services and clinical consultation. Her background includes roles as a day treatment teacher for children with severe emotional challenges, case management in early intervention for infants and toddlers, and work with individuals who have intellectual disabilities and related conditions.
In recent years she has provided behavioral and clinical consultation to families and community group home providers while also offering psychotherapy and clinical assessment for people managing depression, anxiety, dissociation, schizophrenia spectrum conditions, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. Her practice emphasizes attentive listening, practical problem solving, and developing individualized treatment plans that draw on multiple therapeutic modalities rather than a single method.
She favors live video sessions because she finds them more engaging for collaborative work, while remaining flexible to meet clients where they are. La Shekia frames therapy as a partnership, aiming to support clients with empathy and clear strategies as they navigate challenges. She hopes to have the opportunity to work together and expresses gratitude in advance for the trust placed in the therapeutic process.
In recent years she has provided behavioral and clinical consultation to families and community group home providers while also offering psychotherapy and clinical assessment for people managing depression, anxiety, dissociation, schizophrenia spectrum conditions, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. Her practice emphasizes attentive listening, practical problem solving, and developing individualized treatment plans that draw on multiple therapeutic modalities rather than a single method.
She favors live video sessions because she finds them more engaging for collaborative work, while remaining flexible to meet clients where they are. La Shekia frames therapy as a partnership, aiming to support clients with empathy and clear strategies as they navigate challenges. She hopes to have the opportunity to work together and expresses gratitude in advance for the trust placed in the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDissociationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does La Shekia Smith-Brown have?
La Shekia Smith-Brown has 7 years of professional experience.
Is La Shekia Smith-Brown a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, practicing as an Arizona LCSW (LCSW-21686) and a Nevada LCSW (8282-C).
In which languages does La Shekia Smith-Brown provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is La Shekia Smith-Brown located?
She is located in Nevada.
How can I work with La Shekia Smith-Brown as my therapist?
You can work with La Shekia Smith-Brown through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does La Shekia Smith-Brown work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with La Shekia Smith-Brown cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, self-destructive urges, and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance practices that reduce reactivity and support stress management and emotional balance.
La Shekia approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that the right method varies by person. She works with clients to explore approaches, adapt techniques, and combine modalities when appropriate so the plan aligns with each individual’s goals, preferences, and life context.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to access licensed professionals from home, work, or while traveling. These options can make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for each stage of therapy.
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