La Shekia Smith-Brown , LCSW

La Shekia Smith-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential that authorizes clinical therapy and social work practice. She brings professional experience working across health and human services settings and has provided care to children, adults, families, and community providers. Her background includes roles such as day treatment teacher for children with severe emotional disturbances, case manager in early intervention for infants and toddlers, and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions. She has also offered clinical and behavioral consultation to families and community group home providers, and delivers psychotherapy and clinical assessment for challenges including depression, anxiety, dissociation, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder.

La Shekia approaches therapy with compassion and close attention to what each person communicates, aiming to support effective problem solving and lasting change. She views people holistically and tailors treatment plans to address multiple aspects of a person rather than fitting everyone into a single modality. Her practice draws on evidence-based interventions and a collaborative process that centers the client’s goals and strengths. She prefers engaging through live video sessions when possible, believing that video conferencing can deepen connection and therapeutic engagement. La Shekia practices in Nevada and holds LCSW licensure for both Arizona and Nevada. She welcomes the opportunity to work alongside individuals and families as they navigate life’s challenges and pursue greater well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, and often supports challenges such as anxiety, depression, and mood regulation by teaching skills for managing thoughts and daily routines.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skill development in areas like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive or self-destructive patterns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. La Shekia Smith-Brown collaborates with clients to determine which methods or combination of methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations while receiving the same structured therapeutic approaches used in traditional settings.