Therapist profile
Dr. LaShaunda Smith, LPC
Mississippi
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
Continue with LaShaundaKey details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Mississippi / 2659
- NPI1164007704
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMississippi
About
- CBT
- Internal Family Systems
- Stress and anxiety
About LaShaunda
Dr. LaShaunda Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses anger, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem, career issues, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar conditions.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on Internal Family Systems to help clients name and understand different parts of themselves that drive reactions.
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Dr. Smith encourages people to notice strengths they already have and to build on them. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on concrete steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
She is experienced supporting people with identity and life-stage questions, including LGBT concerns, multicultural issues, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. Additional topics she works with include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, and forgiveness work.
Her approach is direct and respectful. People who reach out can expect clear goals, tools to manage strong emotions such as anger, and follow-up ideas to practice between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the site's booking flow.
How sessions work
How CBT and Internal Family Systems inform online work
CBT focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anger going, then practicing alternatives that reduce reactivity. It is useful for worries, workplace frustration, and patterns that lead to snapping at loved ones.Internal Family Systems helps people identify inner parts that carry fear, shame, or anger. Naming those parts can reduce their intensity and make it easier to choose how to respond in tense moments.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Dr. Smith will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust over time as needs change. The plan is practical and revisited regularly so tools match real-life pressures.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when a quick support session helps. It also allows people to practice coping strategies in the settings where problems often happen, then bring what they learn back into regular sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, anger, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, bipolar, and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems to help people understand reactions and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.