Dr. LaShonda Smith

Dr. LaShonda Smith helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She also supports those facing parenting challenges, anger, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and life changes like divorce and separation. Dr. Smith is a South Carolina psychologist with more than 21 years of experience and she speaks English. Her style is straightforward and respectful. She treats people with dignity and avoids defining anyone by their struggles. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings, and she balances structured tools with attentive listening. Dr. Smith trained in clinical psychology and uses a blend of approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and solution-focused techniques appear in her practice. She adapts methods to each person rather than using a single fixed plan. Clients can expect clear, goal-oriented conversations. The work often includes identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new behaviors, and choosing small experiments to see what helps. She also pays attention to health, chronic pain, and the ways life events affect mood and purpose. Dr. Smith aims to reach people who have been reluctant or who lacked access to care. She encourages anyone who is nervous about starting therapy to acknowledge that first step. The process is collaborative, and she supports clients as they build practical skills and a clearer sense of direction.

How these approaches fit into online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you notice thoughts and choose actions that match your values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and decisions during life changes like divorce. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thinking patterns and small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to your goals and preferences. That means trying practical exercises, checking what helps, and adjusting as you go. Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered currently. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, saving travel time and letting people attend from a familiar location. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick plan or progress review is needed. Talk with the therapist about what schedule and session length will work best for your routine.