LCSW
La Shekia Smith-Brown, LCSW
- Experience7 years
- LocationNevada
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
- Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About La
La Shekia Smith-Brown is an LCSW practicing in Nevada who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, mood disorders, and a wide range of life adjustments.
Background and approach
She brings seven years of clinical practice to therapeutic work and draws on earlier roles in health and human services that included day treatment teaching for emotionally disturbed children, early intervention case management for infants and families, and behavioral consultation for community group homes.
Her style emphasizes compassion and careful listening, with attention to each person’s whole life context rather than a one-size-fits-all model. She evaluates individual needs and creates treatment plans that may combine several evidence-informed methods, aiming for practical problem solving and skills clients can use day to day.
Though she offers multiple session formats, she prefers live video sessions for their engagement in clinical conversation. Clients can expect a collaborative stance focused on support and attainable goals, with therapeutic work tailored to address grief, family and communication problems, impulsivity, caregiving stress, career and financial concerns, and other listed focus areas.
Licensing details include Nevada and Arizona registrations noted in her professional records, and services are provided in English.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be valuable for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-focused awareness and acceptance, supporting reductions in rumination and improved stress management.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may combine techniques from these approaches to tailor treatment. This exploration helps ensure methods align with what a client finds most helpful and feasible.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life transitions. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver structured therapeutic work, skill-building exercises, and ongoing support while accommodating different communication styles and logistical needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Licensed
Nevada, Arizona
Languages
English
What La can help with
La Shekia Smith-Brown works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and depression.
La has provided supports as a case manager in early intervention (birth to 3 years).
How La approaches therapy
La's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
La is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Nevada, with 7 years of clinical experience.