Therapist profile
Dr. LaShonda Smith, SC Psychologist 830
South Carolina psychologist - Family and parenting
Continue with LaShondaAbout
- ACT and CBT
- Client-centered care
- Solution-focused steps
About LaShonda
Dr. LaShonda Smith is a South Carolina psychologist with 21 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, and life changes.
She uses clear, practical methods people can try between sessions. Expect a focus on thoughts and behaviors through cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions also draw on client-centered listening and solution-focused steps to create manageable goals.
Dr. Smith emphasises respect and dignity for each person. She does not reduce someone to their problems and aims to make care reachable for people who have been hesitant to seek help or lacked access. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented.
Her background includes doctoral training in clinical psychology and two decades of work with people facing health, school, work, and financial stressors. That experience shapes how she frames problems and sets realistic steps for change.
She helps people notice patterns that keep problems going and then practices different ways to respond. Work often includes setting small goals, testing new behaviors, and tracking what helps. Many clients use these steps to manage mood, reduce anxiety, or improve parenting responses.
If someone is unsure where to start, Dr. Smith will help identify priorities and choose an approach that fits personal needs. The emphasis is on steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them. Online sessions using ACT focus on values, mindful awareness, and small committed actions to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses exercises to change unhelpful patterns. In remote sessions this often means setting simple between-session tasks and reviewing results together. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Smith will work collaboratively to choose what fits each person's goals and preferences. That might mean leaning more on CBT for mood and anxiety, using ACT skills for avoidance and values work, or combining client-centered listening with solution-focused steps to set immediate goals. Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the original biography does not list specific online options. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. People often appreciate not having to travel, fitting quick check-ins into a work break, or choosing a shorter session when needed. The focus remains on practical steps you can use between appointments.Areas of focus
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps people work through parenting stress, family problems, divorce and separation concerns, and relationship strain.
How would she approach anxiety or depression?
She often uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes alongside acceptance and commitment strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience and completed doctoral training in clinical psychology.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as SC Psychologist 830 and practices in South Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her online?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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