La Shekia Smith-Brown, LCSW - Therapist in Nevada

About La

La Shekia Smith-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps parents and families facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and parenting challenges. She works with people experiencing depression, grief, anger, mood disorders, ADHD, and issues tied to family life. Her tone is practical and focused on problem solving for everyday family concerns.

She brings seven years of clinical experience as an LCSW and a longer background in health and human services.

Background and approach

That earlier work included roles supporting children with severe emotional needs, case management for early intervention, and helping adults with intellectual disabilities. She also has experience offering behavioral consultation to families and community group home providers. In sessions she listens closely and pays attention to what each person says.

She assesses needs and builds a plan that can draw on several methods rather than relying on a single technique. She prefers live video sessions because they allow more engagement, though other formats are available. Her methods include practical tools from cognitive behavioral techniques and skills training drawn from dialectical behavior therapy.

She also uses mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to help people reframe experiences and make changes. These approaches are used to address symptoms and improve daily functioning. La Shekia aims for a collaborative process.

She helps parents and caregivers identify clear steps and coping strategies. The goal is steady progress on specific family and life challenges, one manageable step at a time.

How specific methods translate to online family support

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and shifting them into practical actions that change feelings and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and everyday parenting stress.

DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. These skills can help during heated family moments and when coping with intense stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that match each family's needs. That process is collaborative and adjusts over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls provide visual cues and more interaction, while phone, live chat, and text messaging let families choose what fits their schedules. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy family life and caregiving demands.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She supports stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family problems, ADHD, and mood disorders among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is attentive and hands-on. She listens closely, assesses needs, and works with clients to create workable plans and problem-solving steps.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has seven years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earlier roles in health and human services supporting children, early intervention, and adults with intellectual disabilities.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona as AZ LCSW LCSW-21686 and in Nevada as NV LCSW 8282-C, and she practices in Nevada.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 7 years
Licensed: Nevada, Arizona
Languages: English

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