Shaven Smith, LISW-CP, LCSW

Shaven Smith is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a focused, evidence-based approach to supporting people through depression, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. She holds a Doctor of Social Work (DSW), a doctoral degree in social work, and maintains professional licenses as LISW-CP and LCSW, which are the advanced clinical social work credentials she uses to guide practice.

Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, centered on clear communication and practical tools that help clients move toward measurable change. She works with each person to identify priorities, build on existing strengths, and develop coping strategies that fit daily life. This method supports healing from past experiences as well as management of current stressors and emotional challenges.

Shaven emphasizes warmth, sensitivity, and directness, creating a therapeutic relationship where clients can feel seen without judgment. Whether addressing caregiver stress, family difficulties, feelings of isolation, or concerns connected to military service and post-traumatic stress, she tailors evidence-based techniques to align with each client’s situation and goals. Her practice is oriented toward helping individuals build resilience and practical skills for sustained well-being.

Located in South Carolina, Shaven provides therapy in English and focuses on meeting people where they are, supporting them through both immediate challenges and longer-term personal growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Shaven uses evidence-based, skills-focused interventions that teach practical coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and depression. These techniques emphasize emotion regulation, problem-solving, and building daily routines that reduce symptom impact and improve functioning.

She also employs trauma-informed methods to help people process past experiences and strengthen resilience. This approach prioritizes safety, pacing, and validation while working to reduce the ongoing effects of traumatic events and related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shaven works collaboratively with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made so that therapy stays responsive and outcome-focused.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals who tailor treatment to each person.