Dr. LaShaunda Smith , LPC

Dr. LaShaunda Smith is a licensed professional counselor based in Mississippi with 8 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, and the challenges that come with life changes. Her practice also includes support for trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, mood conditions such as bipolar disorder, and issues related to identity and self-esteem.

She describes the person in therapy as the expert of their own story and seeks to build on existing strengths to address what feels most challenging. Her clinical work draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems to help clients learn practical skills, explore internal parts and patterns, and rebuild healthier relational dynamics. Dr. Smith emphasizes collaborative goal setting so that treatment reflects each person’s priorities and pace.

She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings a respectful, encouraging stance to the therapeutic process. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and affirms those who begin this work as they move toward clearer coping, improved relationships, and greater self-understanding.

Integrating CBT and Internal Family Systems in Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It helps people learn concrete coping skills for issues like anxiety, stress, mood challenges, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Internal Family Systems emphasizes understanding different internal parts and how they interact - this approach can be useful for working with trauma, relational patterns, self-criticism, and difficult emotions by creating a more compassionate inner relationship.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. LaShaunda Smith works collaboratively to determine what fits best for a person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She blends techniques and listens to feedback so therapy evolves in partnership, allowing adjustments as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules or manage access from different locations. Working remotely with licensed professionals can support consistent, timely engagement with therapy while maintaining a focus on progress and real-life application.