Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How La works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Nevada, Arizona
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About La
La Shekia Smith-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, parenting strain, and relationship or family challenges. She practices in Nevada and brings seven years of clinical social work experience to her work. La Shekia aims to make conversations straightforward and useful for everyday life.
She emphasizes listening closely and responding with practical steps. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns that make stress and anger worse.
Background and approach
She uses problem solving and short-term tools people can practice between meetings. Her background includes work in health and human services, day treatment settings, early intervention, and behavioral consultation for community group homes. That variety shaped her interest in addressing mood disorders, ADHD, intellectual disability, and compassion fatigue in real-life contexts.
La Shekia blends several therapy methods rather than relying on just one. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and Narrative Therapy to reframe personal stories. Mindfulness and motivational techniques also appear when they fit the person's goals.
She prefers video sessions for their interactive quality but also offers phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their needs. The focus is on clear communication, steady progress, and practical strategies people can use right away.
What La works with
Everything La lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in La's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches La lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
La Shekia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce stress and mood symptoms. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and everyday coping skills.She also brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills into sessions to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These DBT-informed tools help people manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.
Finding the right approach is a team process. La Shekia will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most useful. She adapts methods as progress unfolds so therapy matches real-world priorities and preferences.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and guided skills practice. Phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging make it easier to touch base between meetings or to use shorter, written check-ins when that works better for a schedule. These formats give flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about La
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, parenting and many family or relationship problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She listens closely and uses practical problem solving. Sessions focus on skills and actions people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical social work experience and broader background in health and human services settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Nevada with license details indicating AZ LCSW and NV LCSW.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.