Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Shaven works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW-CP, LCSW
- Licensed in
- South Carolina, Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shaven
Shaven Smith is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and trauma. She offers practical support for life transitions and for those coping with isolation, caregiver strain, or challenges related to military service. She communicates in a clear, direct way and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful.
Shaven uses evidence-based techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on setting realistic goals, learning tools to manage strong emotions, and building small habits that add up over time.
Background and approach
She keeps discussions focused and compassionate so people can move from feeling stuck to finding steady ways forward. Her background includes work as a licensed clinical social worker in South Carolina. She holds the LISW-CP credential and the LCSW credential, and she draws on four years of professional experience when helping clients.
Those years include supporting people through post-traumatic stress and life adjustments. In sessions she emphasizes clear communication and collaboration. People can expect help identifying triggers for anger or anxiety and practicing specific ways to respond differently.
The aim is usable strategies you can try between sessions. Shaven offers multiple online formats to fit different schedules and needs. She provides straightforward guidance for getting started, and helps people find an approach that matches their goals and daily life.
What Shaven works with
Everything Shaven lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shaven's practice.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy
Shaven uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and real-life results. One approach emphasizes identifying triggers and learning concrete strategies to manage anger and strong emotions, which helps people respond differently in tense moments. Another approach focuses on coping with trauma and post-traumatic stress by teaching grounding and stabilization skills to reduce overwhelming reactions and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together as progress is made.
Online therapy here is offered through several formats to fit busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, share brief updates, or have shorter focused conversations that fit into a work break or a tight schedule.
Questions people ask about Shaven
What concerns does Shaven commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, family problems, isolation, veteran issues, self-love, and women's concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She works with clients to set clear goals, teach practical tools, and use evidence-based methods in everyday terms.
What is her professional background?
She holds both LISW-CP and LCSW credentials and has four years of clinical experience supporting people through trauma and life transitions.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in South Carolina and holds the credentials SC LISW-CP and LA LCSW as provided in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.