- Client-centered care
- Practical strategies
- Support for life changes
About LaShonda
Dr. LaShonda Smith is a licensed psychologist in South Carolina with 21 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma, ADHD, and difficulties with self-esteem. Her work also covers life transitions, anger, and coping with chronic pain or illness.
She favors a collaborative, respectful approach. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person and on practical steps to feel better. Dr. Smith combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral ideas and solution-focused methods to tailor work to each individual.
In practice she listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals. Conversations can include problem-solving, changing unhelpful thoughts, and building daily habits that improve mood and functioning. She aims to make therapy understandable and useful from week to week.
Dr. Smith’s background includes doctoral training in clinical psychology and a long track record of working with a wide range of concerns. Her experience spans school-related stress, health-related worries, financial strain, and mood disorders.
She encourages people who have been reluctant to seek help to reach out and take the first step. The work is paced to the individual, and she helps clients find approaches that fit their goals and life circumstances.
How these approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding your perspective and offering empathy and respect. It helps people who feel stuck or unsure by making the conversation about their experience and goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, uses exercises and values-based goals to help people accept difficult thoughts while moving toward a life they value. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic health concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, preferences, and how you respond to different methods. Together you decide whether to emphasize acceptance-related skills, cognitive strategies, or solution-focused steps so the plan fits your life.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular weekly work. Online sessions also allow for brief check-ins when a shorter touchpoint is useful. If you have questions about how sessions are scheduled or what to expect, raise them during the matching process so arrangements match your needs.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, divorce and separation, loneliness, and women’s issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, starting with careful listening and moving toward practical steps. She combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches to match each person’s needs.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 21 years of experience and completed doctoral training in clinical psychology. Her work history includes clients facing school stress, health problems, financial strain, and a range of mood concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in South Carolina and is listed as SC Psychologist 830. This designation indicates her credential as a South Carolina psychologist.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. Please confirm language and location details when you begin the matching process.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote meetings are possible.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the sign-up and matching steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The process helps pair you with the right provider and set up your first session.
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