Maisa Shelmire , LCSW

Maisa Shelmire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 19 years of professional experience. As an LCSW she brings training in psychotherapy, case management, and clinical assessment to a wide range of behavioral health concerns, and she adapts interventions to meet each person’s needs.

Her background includes psychotherapy, crisis management and intervention, clinical interviewing, and psychological, academic, and personality testing and evaluations. She has worked with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, mood disorders, and challenges related to relationships, parenting, and life transitions. Maisa pairs evidence-based techniques with practical strategies to address both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns.

In addition to civilian clinical work, she served more than 24 years in the Louisiana Army National Guard as a Behavioral Health Officer, bringing experience in trauma response and behavioral health in high-stress settings. Maisa approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to reflect unique histories, goals, and strengths. She supports people through the courageous first steps toward more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Maisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. This approach focuses on practical skills and strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

She also employs Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change. This technique is useful for addressing life transitions, behavior change, and engagement in treatment.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Maisa works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time to support progress and respond to changing circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow people to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities, and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not convenient. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to deliver effective support while meeting individual communication preferences.