Dr. LaShaunda Smith, LPC

Dr. LaShaunda Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people facing stress and anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflicts, and the challenge of adapting to life changes. Dr. Smith approaches each person as the expert of their own story, drawing on their existing strengths to work through obstacles and build new coping strategies.

Her style is collaborative and encouraging, offering practical guidance while respecting each individual’s perspective. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and celebrates clients for taking that first step. Dr. Smith aims to create a space where clients feel seen and supported as they pursue clearer goals and improved well-being.

As an LPC, Dr. Smith holds a professional counseling credential that reflects her training and authorization to provide therapeutic services. Her background and outlook emphasize resilience, empowerment, and steady progress toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Dr. LaShaunda Smith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems as core tools to help clients explore thoughts, emotions, and internal relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people understand and relate to different parts of themselves, supporting work on relationship dynamics, family issues, and internal conflicts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Smith works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess progress and adjust methods so care remains responsive and relevant.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, Dr. Smith provides accessible options that support consistency and flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from different locations while working toward meaningful change.