Therapist profile
Shanua Smith, LPC-MH
South Dakota
Licensed counselor - anger and trauma
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- CredentialsLPC-MH
- LicenseLPC-MH, South Dakota / 30699
- NPI1225498041
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Dakota
About
- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
- Motivational interviewing
About Shanua
Shanua Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a mental health endorsement (LPC-MH) practicing in South Dakota and bringing 19 years of clinical experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, parenting strain, anger, and related life changes. Shanua speaks English and works with adults on a range of emotional and practical problems.
Her sessions focus on clear, usable steps rather than only talk. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits that keep problems going.
For trauma-related work she uses EMDR and Trauma-Focused Therapy methods to address distress tied to painful memories. Motivational Interviewing appears in her work when people are working through change, such as addiction or behavior shifts. Shanua blends approaches to match the person's goals and the problem at hand.
In a typical meeting she will help you name patterns, try small behavioral experiments, and rehearse different ways of reacting when anger or stress show up. Practical skills for sleep, eating, and coping often become part of the plan. She also addresses attachment, abandonment, and communication problems that feed ongoing tension.
Sessions are arranged through the site process: complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Shanua does not accept international clients.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Shanua uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that work well through conversation and structured exercises. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes careful listening and reflecting so the therapist and client can clarify what matters most. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anger, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.She also uses EMDR and Trauma-Focused Therapy for trauma-related distress when appropriate. EMDR involves guided attention exercises paired with recalling painful memories to lessen their intensity. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and reorganizing traumatic memories and learning coping skills for triggers.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shanua will talk about goals, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That way the work stays practical and focused on real-life change rather than on labels.
The biography does not list specific session formats on this profile, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work or caregiving, to have shorter check-ins when needed, or to avoid travel time. Shanua uses the site matching and scheduling flow so clients complete a short questionnaire and then book their first session.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with anger tied to stress, relationship conflict, resentment, and difficulty managing frustration in daily life.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She blends Client-Centered listening with CBT tasks and trauma-focused tools to create practical steps a person can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Shanua has 19 years of experience as a therapist working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credential LPC-MH and practices in South Dakota.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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