- Stress and anxiety
- Money and finances
- Practical coping skills
About La
La Shekia Smith-Brown is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Nevada. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family problems, and money and financial issues. She also supports those managing trauma, mood disorders including bipolar, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
She brings seven years of clinical practice together with a longer history in health and human services. That background includes work in day treatment settings, early intervention, case management, and clinical consultation for community group homes. Her experience has involved supporting people with intellectual disability and related conditions, and working with individuals who face complex mental health challenges.
Her style is compassionate and attentive. She listens for what each person is communicating and helps sort problems into manageable steps. She usually builds a plan from several approaches rather than relying on a single method, and favors live video sessions because she finds them more engaging.
La Shekia uses practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and skills from dialectical behavior therapy alongside mindfulness and narrative methods. She also draws on motivational interviewing when people want focused help with goals like career changes or money and financial issues.
People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward problem solving and a focus on how different life areas connect. She asks about daily challenges, then develops a plan that fits individual needs and pacing. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
Therapeutic approaches for online care and skill building
La Shekia commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress. Dialectical behavior therapy focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can help with intense emotions and relationship challenges.She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting swept up in them. Together these methods support practical change and clearer decision making around issues like career moves, life transitions, and money and financial issues. Choosing an approach is collaborative; she will work with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences and adjust the plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during breaks, or reduce travel time. The therapist will help arrange a schedule that fits everyday life and the work you want to do together.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting and family problems, grief, anger, bipolar and other mood disorders, ADHD, and money and financial issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and attentive. She focuses on practical problem solving and combines approaches to match each person's needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of clinical experience plus additional roles in health and human services, including day treatment, early intervention, case management, and clinical consultation.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW and practices in Nevada with licensure noted as AZ LCSW and NV LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.