Therapist profile
La Shekia Smith-Brown, LCSW
Nevada
LCSW focused on anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Nevada / 8282-C; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-21686
- NPI1063879708
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNevada
About
- CBT and DBT
- Mindfulness techniques
- Video sessions preferred
About La
La Shekia Smith-Brown is an LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing with seven years of clinical experience in Nevada. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strains, ADHD, and mood disorders. She also supports people facing career and money worries or changes in life circumstances.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She assesses strengths and challenges, then builds a plan that pulls from different approaches rather than relying on a single method. Sessions often focus on concrete skills for managing strong emotion, improving communication, and handling daily demands.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness strategies, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. That mix can help with identifying unhelpful thinking, learning emotion-regulation skills, staying present, clarifying motivation, and reframing personal stories that keep people stuck.
La Shekia describes herself as attentive to what people communicate and prefers live video sessions for the engagement they allow. She has experience in health and human services settings, including work with people who have intellectual disabilities, early intervention, day treatment, case management, and clinical consultation.
People who want straightforward, skills-focused sessions for anger or related concerns will find practical tools and step-by-step problem solving in her approach. Before booking, confirm current session options and practical details to ensure they fit your needs.
How sessions work
Online approaches and how they fit your life
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger and learning practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation by breaking problems into manageable steps.DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches specific emotion-regulation, distress-tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. These tools help reduce impulsive reactions and improve handling of intense feelings in relationships and at work.
Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and present-moment awareness to notice urges and bodily signs of anger before they escalate. It pairs well with skills-based work to reduce reactivity and support calmer choices.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to goals, preferences, and what actually helps in daily life rather than insisting on one method from the start.
Her biography indicates a preference for live video sessions because they allow more engagement than messaging. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they fit your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, minimize travel, or have a shorter check-in when time is limited. Ask about session length and cadence when you schedule so practical arrangements match your routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, ADHD, bipolar and related mood concerns.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping strategies, alongside mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years as an LCSW and prior roles in health and human services, including day treatment, early intervention, case management, and clinical consultation.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and Nevada and practices in Nevada.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
The biography indicates a preference for live video conferencing; confirm available session formats before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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