Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith , LA Psychologist 1298

Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith is a licensed psychologist practicing in Louisiana, holding the state license LA Psychologist 1298. With 16 years of clinical experience, she works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career challenges, the pursuit of self-improvement, and grief or loss. She offers services for individuals, couples, families, and groups, drawing on a broad set of therapeutic methods to address each person’s specific concerns.

Her work is grounded in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, using these frameworks to guide practical change and skill building. Her counseling style is consistently supportive and collaborative, and she partners with clients to create treatment plans tailored to their circumstances and goals. In addition to direct therapy, she emphasizes psychoeducation for couples, parents, and individuals, helping people understand how developmental, biological, and social or cultural factors can influence their experiences.

She recognizes that seeking help requires strength and courage and approaches each case with respect and professionalism. Dr. Woods-Smith aims to empower people as they pursue greater emotional balance and more fulfilling relationships and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith integrates several evidence-based approaches to support clients in an online format. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own goals and values; this approach is well suited to people seeking understanding and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying goals and building on a client’s existing strengths to create change in a relatively brief timeframe, which can be helpful for focused problems like relationship or career challenges.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Woods-Smith works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own environment, making regular appointments more manageable and supporting consistency in care.