- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Shaniqua
Shaniqua Smith, LCSW, brings five years of clinical experience to her practice in Georgia. She blends practical strategies with a warm, energetic style. People commonly seek her out for stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, grief, and relationship issues.
She uses everyday language and clear tools in sessions. Before independent practice, she worked in psychiatric hospitals and nonprofit settings. That range of work shaped her ability to respond to crisis and steady, longer-term struggles alike.
Background and approach
She draws on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavior techniques and attachment-focused ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns. Her sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative. She helps clients identify what keeps them stuck, build coping skills, and increase self-compassion.
Shaniqua also offers practical ways to manage burnout and rebuild confidence after major life changes. She created Hike & Heal, an outdoor option that pairs movement and mindfulness with therapeutic conversation. Outside work she enjoys hiking Georgia trails and finds nature helpful for reflection and balance.
Shaniqua values humor, attentiveness, and remembering small but important details about the people she sees. She encourages clients to treat therapy as a space to practice new habits and to leave with tools they can use day to day. Her approach is aimed at helping people write the next chapter of their lives with clearer goals and more self-trust.
What Shaniqua works with
Everything Shaniqua lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shaniqua helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- HIV / AIDS
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
Approaches Shaniqua lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online work and parenting support
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional patterns. It can help people understand attachment issues that show up in parenting, communication, and trust. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and pace, with the therapist offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening. This approach is useful when someone needs a safe place to talk through stress, grief, or self-esteem struggles. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face to face when schedules or travel make in-person meetings hard. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break or commute pause. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins, short reflections, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver many core therapeutic tools remotely, including skills practice, emotional processing, and communication coaching. Remote work makes it easier to keep going when life is busy or changing, while still focusing on parenting concerns and everyday coping skills.Questions people ask about Shaniqua
What concerns does Shaniqua commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and parenting challenges. Additional areas include relationship problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and trauma and abuse.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, straightforward, and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical skills, reflection, and building self-compassion.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, nonprofit settings, and independent practice. That background informs both crisis care and longer-term support.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. That variety lets people pick what fits their schedule and comfort.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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