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La Shekia Smith-Brown, LCSW
Nevada
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT and mindfulness
- Clinical consultation
About La
La Shekia Smith-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Nevada with seven years in a clinical role. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are described in plain terms and focus on practical strategies that a parent can use day to day.
Her approach blends structured methods with conversational problem solving. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices when appropriate. She looks at what is happening now, notices unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and tests small changes to see what helps. Sessions aim for clear, doable steps rather than long abstract discussions.
Smith-Brown also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to help people clarify goals and reframe difficult stories about themselves. She has experience with intellectual disability, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues, caregiver stress, dissociation, and mood disorders. That experience informs how she adapts strategies to each person's situation.
She has worked in health and human services roles including day treatment, early intervention, case management, and clinical consultation. That background influences a practical, problem-focused style and an emphasis on planning and follow-through. Clients can expect a clinician who prioritizes assessing needs and creating concrete treatment plans.
Her practice favors live video sessions over messaging because she finds them more engaging for psychotherapy and clinical consultation. Before booking, confirm current session options and subscription details through the platform.
How her CBT, DBT and mindfulness work online
La Shekia Smith-Brown uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, break them into smaller parts, and try practical changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it focuses on clear steps and measurable progress.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques are presented as concrete tools that someone can practice between sessions. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity through short exercises and breathing practices.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, ask about what has worked before, and suggest methods that match the person's needs and preferences. Clients and therapist then review progress and adjust techniques as needed.
The biography favors live video sessions as the primary mode of contact, so confirm available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can still use the same skill-building, planning, and behavioral experiments online that they would in person.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and structured. She focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps.
What is her background in clinical work?
She has seven years as an LCSW and broader experience in health and human services, including day treatment, early intervention, case management, and clinical consultation.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LCSW credentials and practices in Nevada; her profile also references practice in Arizona historically.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm pricing for your region before booking.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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