As a licensed therapist with two decades of experience in South Dakota, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I am deeply committed to creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their inner world and develop meaningful strategies for healing. My approach is holistic and personalized, drawing from evidence-based practices to address issues such as self-love, communication barriers, social anxiety, grief, and personal growth.
My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to understand their experiences, build resilience, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. Whether you're struggling with workplace stress, relationship challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Video
Phone
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Messaging
License information
SD LPC-MH 30699
Reviews
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I have had 1 session so far but there was a lot of good information and ideas that have been helpful to me.
Written on Jun 18, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She is wonderful.
Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Had one session already and I truly feeling like I’m in safe place with Shanua to talk about hard topics and learning to move forward.
Written on Apr 01, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
So far so good I’ve appreciated the help
Written on Mar 25, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Absolutely amazing. Couldnt ask for someone better. Her life experience gives her all the qualification to speak on a variety of topics that are relevant to the average persons life.
Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Shauna is very sharp and easy to speak to. She also provides advice and follow up materials in lightening speed.
Written on Jan 25, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
After just one season I felt like she understood me and gave me a great understanding and tools to better help my situation! Easy to talk to and forward which I like.
Written on Jan 19, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Friendly and reaches out outside of our scheduled times. Only one session so far but seems knowledgeable and very helpful and understanding
Written on Dec 11, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Shauna has been such a great resource for me! We have been addressing many things in my life and has helped me see things from more than one point of view and also giving me a free space to get sensitive topics off my chest. I was not sure what to expect with therapy but it had truly helped me have an hour of my day to just take a breather.
Written on Dec 01, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Easy to talk to. She knows her stuff and easy to communicate with between sessions.
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Shauna Smith was great to talk to amd helpful in helping me sort out my feelings.
Written on Nov 21, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shanua is a great listener and she’s easy to talk to.
Written on Nov 17, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
She is on the ball and willing to cut to the chase. For people like me who need that and desire to move through it without bullshit, it's quite nice
Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shauna has been so helpful in my first two counseling sessions with her. Her knowledge, experience, compassion, and listening ability are very much appreciated. I look forward to my next session!
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Shauna gives encouragement and gentle perspective shifts; she understands parts of my past experience and is able to gracefully help me examine how those aspects support my current situation and also how they hold me back.
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Shanua has been very supportive and gentle. But also extremely empowering.
Written on Sep 18, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Shanua is a wonderful therapist!! Very easy to talk with. Very understanding, compassionate, kind. Gives good suggestions to help you on your journey. She is down to earth and I really like that about her. Her voice is soothing and you know she cares about you and your mental health by how she converses with you!! Highly recommend her!!
Written on Sep 01, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She is extremely easy to talk to, understanding and widely versed in just about anything ive asked about or had a hard time understanding.
Written on Aug 25, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
You're one of the best ones. Very easy to talk to. I've never known her, but when we're in a session, it feels like I'm speaking to a loving and caring next-door neighbor.
Written on Jul 16, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shanua listens and takes in what I say then responds in a gently soft way instead of harsh which is super nice. She gives advice and suggestions to help out with certain stuff. Super caring as well, she’s such a wonderful person.
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is so caring and respectful
Written on Jul 02, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Shauna is such a kind, knowledgeable therapist. She listens to my concerns and offers feasible solutions while encouraging me to explore the topic more. We’ve only had a few sessions, but I am so happy with my experience so far. I would recommend her a million times over!
Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Shauna is great! Very encouraging and she is always making sure she understands the meaning of what I'm talking about. She makes great suggestions and is relatable too.
Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Aweaome
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
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