Dr. Shawanda Woods-SmithLA Psychologist 1298

Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by change, stress, or major life events. She introduces herself simply and calmly, and she focuses on practical next steps. Her goal is to help people find clearer ways to cope, communicate, and move forward.

She uses plain conversation and active listening to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions often include problem-solving and skill practice that connect to everyday life. She draws on methods that help people manage difficult thoughts, rebuild relationships, and handle grief or loss.

With 16 years of experience, Dr. Woods-Smith has worked with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and issues tied to identity. She also supports people facing caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, immigration-related challenges, and end-of-life matters.

The approach is collaborative. She helps people set clear goals, teaches coping skills, and checks progress together. Psychoeducation is part of her work, so clients leave sessions with practical information and techniques to try between visits.

Her license is listed as LA Psychologist 1298 and she practices in Louisiana. Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to match their needs.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building understanding. The therapist follows each person's lead, helps them name what matters, and works to create useful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small changes in thinking and behavior to reduce anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through preferences, needs, and goals and will try methods that fit the person's situation. Decisions about which techniques to use happen collaboratively and can change as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people try different ways of working together while keeping treatment practical and goal oriented.