Dr. LaShaunda Smith, LPC
Practical counseling for stressed and overwhelmed parents
Book with LaShaunda- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About LaShaunda
Dr. LaShaunda Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Mississippi who draws on practical, goal-focused methods to help parents and individuals facing everyday pressures. She uses clear tools and steady guidance to reduce stress and anxiety and to address parenting concerns.
Many people come for help with relationships, family conflict, grief, or big life changes, and she works with each person at their own pace. She brings eight years of clinical experience to sessions and centers the client as the expert on their life.
Background and approach
That means conversations start with what matters most to the person and build from their strengths. The approach is collaborative and straightforward rather than overly technical. Sessions often focus on small, doable steps parents and caregivers can try between appointments.
She helps people sort priorities, practice new ways of responding, and build routines that ease daily strain. She also addresses anger, self-esteem, career stress, and concerns related to trauma or discrimination. Dr.
Smith integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to notice different parts of a person’s inner experience and how those parts influence behavior. Both approaches are used in plain language and adapted to each person’s situation.
English-language services are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. People who want to begin simply complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
What LaShaunda works with
Everything LaShaunda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else LaShaunda helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches LaShaunda lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online care
Dr. Smith commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that increase stress or fuel conflict. CBT is useful for issues like anxiety, anger, and negative thinking patterns. Internal Family Systems is another approach she draws on to help people identify different parts of themselves - for example a worried part or a harsh critic - and to respond to those parts with curiosity rather than blame. This can help with self-esteem, parenting reactions, and healing from past hurts.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, concerns, and daily life. Techniques can be adjusted over time based on what helps most, and clients are invited to give feedback about what feels useful.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging, which make counseling more flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and texting are helpful for shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, and fitting care into a busy day. These formats let people try therapy in ways that fit their schedule and comfort.
Questions people ask about LaShaunda
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related topics.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear steps people can use between sessions and on identifying strengths to manage daily challenges.
What experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working as a counselor with adults on a range of stressors and family-related concerns.
Where is she located and what are her credentials?
She practices in Mississippi and holds the credential MS LPC, which stands for Master of Science and Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she provides services to people within her licensed region.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility in how people meet with a therapist.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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