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- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT tools
- Hike & Heal outdoors
About Shaniqua
LCSW Shaniqua Smith practices in Georgia and has five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and ADHD. She also focuses on attachment issues, communication and control problems, HIV/AIDS, pregnancy and childbirth, and self-love.
Shaniqua trained at Clark Atlanta University’s Whitney M. Young School of Social Work and also attended Spelman College. Her background includes work in psychiatric hospitals, nonprofit programs, and private practice. Those roles exposed her to a range of challenges and practical approaches for everyday life.
Her session style is collaborative and direct. She helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck and builds coping skills to manage emotions and behaviors. She uses approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior tools, and emotionally focused methods when appropriate.
Sessions aim to be practical and focused on goals clients set. Shaniqua listens for the small details that matter and helps people practice new responses between sessions. She also runs outdoor Hike & Heal sessions that combine movement, mindfulness, and conversation for people who want therapy in a natural setting.
Outside of work she hikes Georgia trails and brings that interest into her practice. People who want straightforward, skills-oriented sessions with attention to relationships and self-regulation often connect with her approach.
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How her approaches translate to remote work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships. It helps people name how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions. That can support work on trust, communication, and emotional safety in relationships.Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions focus on the client’s goals and pace, and the therapist reflects and clarifies to help clients find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.
Picking the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice is collaborative and may change over time as progress is evaluated.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills between sessions in the settings where they live and work.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, HIV/AIDS, pregnancy and childbirth, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She blends client-centered listening with techniques drawn from attachment-based work, CBT, DBT, and emotionally focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience in psychiatric hospitals, nonprofit settings, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer and how much do they cost?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session formats before booking.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.