Works with
- Anger
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Shawn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shawn
Shawn Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of practice in Louisiana. She focuses on practical support for people facing anger, stress, anxiety, grief, and the strains that come with major life changes. Shawn aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on real problems and real steps forward.
She often works with people recovering from trauma and abuse, including survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Her approach centers on strengthening communication, building self-esteem, and helping people find a renewed sense of purpose.
Background and approach
Sessions are rooted in respect for each person's culture and lived experience. Shawn blends client-centered methods with evidence-informed tools to help people learn new coping skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to address patterns of thought and emotional reactions.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear in her work to support steady change. Over three decades she has helped people sort through family problems, parenting stress, and relationship difficulties. She pays attention to the practical effects of troubling events and focuses on skills that can be used between sessions.
The tone in her practice is warm, direct, and hopeful. People who meet with Shawn can expect clear goals and collaborative planning. She emphasizes small, manageable steps and measurable progress.
The aim is to help people feel safer in their own choices and better able to handle everyday challenges.
What Shawn works with
Everything Shawn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shawn's practice.
- 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.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals, using attentive listening and reflection to help people find their way forward. It suits issues like low self-esteem, life purpose questions, and rebuilding confidence after trauma.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change patterns of thinking that fuel anger, anxiety, and depression. It uses practical exercises and homework to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors over time.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Short skills practice in sessions can teach ways to handle anger, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve communication.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Shawn will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques to fit each person's needs. The process is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and structured skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing coach-style prompts, and tools between sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, parenting schedules, or life transitions.
Questions people ask about Shawn
What concerns does Shawn commonly help with?
She helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family problems. Parenting strain and relationship issues are also listed among her focus areas.
What is Shawn's therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical, centering the person's goals. She mixes client-centered support with skill-based methods to address thinking patterns and emotional reactions.
How long has Shawn worked in this field?
She has 30 years of clinical experience practicing in Louisiana and bringing that experience to a range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is Shawn licensed and based?
Shawn holds an LCSW credential and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
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 according to therapist availability.