- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Shawn
Shawn Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people navigate major life changes and heal from past hurts. She practices in Louisiana and focuses on practical, relatable work that parents and individuals can use right away. She centers sessions on clear communication and rebuilding self-esteem.
Shawn draws on techniques that help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.
Background and approach
Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. She listens first and then helps clients set small, realistic goals. Sessions often include skill building - such as emotion regulation, grounding, and problem-solving - that can be practiced at home.
Shawn has long experience supporting people who have faced domestic violence, sexual assault, abandonment, and codependency. She also works with veterans and focuses on women's issues and young adult concerns. Her clinical methods include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through what matters. Shawn aims to help people find clearer choices, stronger boundaries, and more confidence in daily life. She meets people where they are and helps them move toward practical, lasting changes.
What Shawn works with
Everything Shawn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shawn helps people with.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shawn lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and priorities. It involves listening closely and helping people set goals that matter to them, making it useful for parenting stress, family tensions, and building self-esteem.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is practical and skill-based, which makes it easy to use in sessions and to practice between meetings for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. Those skills are often helpful when anger, strong emotions, or relationship difficulties are a concern.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shawn will talk with each client about goals and preferences and then recommend ways of working that fit their situation. The plan can be adjusted as progress is made so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues during conversations, phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, and text or chat are helpful for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep regular sessions and practice new skills where life happens.
Questions people ask about Shawn
What concerns does Shawn commonly address?
Shawn works with issues such as family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, parenting, stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and depression, plus related topics like codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe Shawn's therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centered, emphasizing listening, clear communication, and practical skill building drawn from methods like CBT and DBT.
What is Shawn's professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of clinical experience working in Louisiana with people facing trauma, domestic violence, and life transitions.
Where is Shawn based and what credential does she hold?
Shawn is based in Louisiana and holds the LCSW credential listed as LA LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shawn?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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