Shawn Smith, LCSW

Shawn Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with 30 years of experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, and big life changes. Shawn also focuses on family and relationship issues and supports people who have experienced trauma and abuse.

Shawn uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out their immediate problems. She helps clients notice patterns in how they react, practice different ways of communicating, and build healthier habits for handling anger and frustration. Sessions often include practical skills to manage stress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Her background includes long clinical experience with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, veteran and armed forces issues, and challenges faced by young adults and women. She pays attention to culture and personal history when talking about how past events affect present behavior. That perspective informs how she approaches trauma and relationship concerns.

Shawn draws on a mix of approaches in session. She uses client-centered techniques to keep conversations focused on the person's goals. She applies cognitive behavioral strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and DBT-informed skills to handle intense emotions. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools are added when helpful.

Sessions aim to build clearer communication, stronger self-esteem, and practical coping strategies. People who want to work on anger - whether it shows up at home, at work, or in relationships - will find an emphasis on learning manageable skills and understanding triggers. The first steps are straightforward: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to talk about goals.

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