Shawn Smith, LCSW
- Trauma and family focus
- Veteran and women's care
- Communication and coping skills
About Shawn Smith
Her practice emphasizes helping individuals strengthen communication, rebuild self-esteem, and manage challenging interpersonal relationships. Shawn draws on decades of experience to support clients as they identify strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and navigate the emotional aftermath of loss, conflict, and change.
Shawn approaches each person's story with warmth and respect for cultural background and lived experience. She centers the therapeutic relationship on collaboration and real-world skills, guiding clients toward greater resilience, clearer life purpose, and improved emotional well-being. Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and relationship difficulties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shawn Smith have?
Shawn Smith has 30 years of experience.
Is Shawn Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and her license is listed as LA LCSW 6402.
In which languages does Shawn Smith provide therapy?
Shawn Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Shawn Smith located?
Shawn Smith is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Shawn Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Shawn Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shawn Smith work with international clients?
Yes. Shawn Smith works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shawn Smith 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 with therapy 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
Shawn Smith draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide clients toward practical change and deeper self-understanding. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that helps people explore values, identity, and personal goals while fostering self-acceptance and empowerment. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can support work on anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties.She also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities; DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing conflict, and improving communication. Together these approaches offer a mix of empathy, skill-building, and problem-solving tailored to each person’s situation. Shawn collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit best, adapting the plan based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences so therapy feels practical and relevant.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow licensed professionals and therapists to meet clients where they are. These formats increase scheduling flexibility and make consistent care more accessible for people managing busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, or geographic distance.