La Shekia Smith-Brown, LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges
Details
| Name | La Shekia Smith-Brown |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Nevada |
| Licensed in | Nevada, Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About La
La Shekia Smith-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges. She brings practical problem solving and steady support to sessions. Her tone is compassionate and attentive to what each person is trying to communicate.
She draws on several therapeutic methods and chooses what fits each person. Sessions often focus on clear steps and skills people can use between meetings. La Shekia prefers live video sessions because she finds them more engaging, though other formats are available.
Background and approach
Before moving into ongoing therapy, she assesses strengths and needs to build a plan that makes sense for the person. That plan may use a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. The goal is practical change and better coping day to day.
La Shekia has seven years as an LCSW and additional experience across health and human services roles. Her background includes work with people who have intellectual disability, early intervention, and behavioral consultation for community group homes. That varied experience shapes her flexible, person-centered way of working.
She works from Nevada and offers sessions in English. People can expect direct, respectful conversation and help breaking large problems into smaller, manageable steps so they feel less overwhelmed.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things La works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by La among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by La among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by La among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by La among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by La among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by La among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask La directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking La directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative, CBT, and DBT work online
La Shekia uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves. That approach helps separate the person from the problem and can make overwhelming issues feel more manageable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can mix elements from different approaches so care matches real-life concerns rather than a single label.
Online therapy makes it easier to get consistent support. Video calls allow more direct interaction and visual cues, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These formats make scheduling more flexible and let people fit therapy into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does La Shekia address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and attentive. She focuses on practical problem solving and tailors methods to each person's needs rather than using a single fixed approach.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has seven years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and many earlier roles in health and human services, including work with early intervention, intellectual disability supports, and behavioral consultation.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practices in Nevada and holds the LCSW credential. Her licensing includes Arizona and Nevada LCSW listings as noted.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with a preference for video because it tends to be more engaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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