Therapist profile
Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith, LA Psychologist 1298
Louisiana
Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith - Psychologist, Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLA Psychologist 1298
- LicensePsychologist, Louisiana / 1298
- NPI1851775886
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- CBT strategies
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Shawanda
Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith is a Louisiana psychologist with 16 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, mood concerns, addiction-related challenges, parenting and anger. Her approach is practical and direct, focused on helping people manage strong emotions and everyday pressures.
She uses methods that emphasize the client's goals and strengths. That includes Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's perspective, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She also draws on Solution-Focused and Motivational Interviewing ideas to set clear steps and build momentum.
In sessions she offers straightforward education about how feelings develop and how they relate to biology and social context. That often means teaching specific strategies for responding to anger, managing stress, and improving communication in relationships. Practical skills and short-term goals are common parts of the work.
She has experience with a wide range of life transitions, including divorce and blended family concerns, caregiver stress, immigration-related challenges, and hospice or end-of-life issues. Those topics are handled alongside everyday issues like career stress, self-esteem, and intimacy-related problems.
Her style is collaborative and focused on clear plans. People meet to identify a few changeable steps, practice new responses, and track progress over time. This profile describes her background and approaches so readers can decide if her way of working fits their needs.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. Online sessions using this approach tend to center the client's concerns and let the person guide the agenda, which helps when dealing with strong emotions like anger or grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In remote sessions CBT commonly involves setting concrete homework, practicing new responses between meetings, and tracking changes in mood or behavior over time. That makes it useful for anger, anxiety, and stress-related patterns.
Solution-Focused methods aim for small, achievable changes. Online work can use brief goal-setting and regular check-ins to build momentum and measure progress in real life situations.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which approaches and techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative decision shapes session structure and pacing.
The practical advantages of remote sessions include fitting meetings into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and options for different rhythms of work. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. The aim is to help skills and strategies fit into everyday life rather than require large time commitments.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, addictions, grief, parenting and anger among other adult concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
The approach is practical and collaborative, using Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused methods to set goals and teach skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as LA Psychologist 1298 and practices in Louisiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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