Shawn Smith, LCSW

Shawn Smith is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on issues like family conflict, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, and major life changes. Sessions are practical and aimed at helping people notice patterns and try new responses.

Shawn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods and skills-based approaches. She helps people pinpoint unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors to reduce stress and improve relationships. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness tools to help manage intense emotions and impulsive reactions.

Her work includes support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, veterans and armed forces issues, and women facing life transitions. She addresses related concerns such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and forgiveness. She also assists with questions about life purpose and building self-love.

In sessions she focuses on communication skills, rebuilding self-esteem, and creating practical coping strategies. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with step-by-step plans people can try between meetings. Shawn uses motivational interviewing techniques when people want to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change.

Her approach pays attention to cultural background and personal history while keeping work concrete. People often leave with clear strategies for stress reduction, improved communication, and short-term skills to handle intense feelings. Those interested should confirm session formats before booking and follow the site process to schedule an initial meeting.

Using CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods online