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- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Solution-focused work
About LaShonda
SC Psychologist (South Carolina Psychologist 830) with 21 years of experience, Dr. LaShonda Smith helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related concerns. She practices in South Carolina and works with adults who bring problems like chronic pain, life changes, low self‑esteem, and isolation. Sessions are grounded in practical therapy approaches.
Dr. Smith uses cognitive-behavioral methods alongside client-centered and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions often include clear strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, space to reflect on values and strengths, and short-term problem solving to reach specific goals. She emphasizes working together to find the best approach for each person rather than applying a single method to everyone.
Her background includes doctoral training in clinical psychology and two decades of practice with a wide range of concerns. Over that time she has supported people coping with health-related stress, financial strain, divorce and separation, and mood disorders. Her work also attends to women’s issues and the emotional impact of chronic illness and disability.
Dr. Smith advocates for accessible mental health care and aims to lower barriers for people who have been reluctant to seek help. In sessions she focuses on practical steps clients can use between meetings, problem-solving for immediate stressors, and building skills for longer-term change.
People who choose her can expect straightforward sessions that mix talking, skill practice, and goal-focused tasks. She asks clients to be active participants in planning each step of care and checks progress as treatment continues.
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How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and committing to actions that match those values. It helps people who feel stuck by naming what matters and choosing small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, or solution-focused techniques make the most sense and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.
Confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific online arrangements. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoiding the need to appear on camera when that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals often use the same tools online as in person, such as thought records, values exercises, and brief action plans, so practical skills can be practiced between meetings and reviewed during sessions.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related topics like chronic pain and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and solution-focused elements. Sessions combine practical strategies, reflective conversation, and short-term problem solving.
How long has she practiced?
She has 21 years of professional experience following doctoral training in clinical psychology.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a South Carolina Psychologist, credential listed as SC Psychologist 830, and practices in South Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.