Hello, thanks for taking the first step towards achieving an improved emotional balance. I am Dr. Shawanda M. Woods-Smith, a licensed Psychologist in the state of Louisiana with over 10 years of experience working with a wide range of people and concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, self-improvement, and grief/loss. I am proficient in providing therapy for individuals, groups, couples, and families.
I find that the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy approaches provide a foundation for facilitating change. My counseling style is supportive and collaborative resulting in the development of a uniquely specific treatment plan.
Additionally, I have passion for providing psychoeducation to couples, parents, and individuals about the issues they may be having and how these issues are related to development, biological or social/cultural causes.
It takes strength and courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. It appears that you a ready to take that step and I look forward to the opportunity to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
LA Psychologist 1298
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Dr Woods-Smith is very attentive to my needs and really cares about me.
Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Shawanda for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Woods-Smith was an amazing therapist to work with. She was a great listener and easy to open up to. I always looked forward to our sessions. I went through a hard year last year, and was able to work through it with her help and with the tools she taught me how to use. I am getting to know myself more through a much kinder lense all thanks to Dr Shawanda. I will always be grateful for her and know I can always come back if need be.
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Shawanda for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She listens and she is very knowledgeable and helpful.
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Shawanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
In just a few sessions I feel Dr. Woods-Smith has helped me a great deal. She listens to all of my concerns and gives me ways to address them. She is very responsive when I message her. I definitely feel more at ease since I began my sessions with her.
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Shawanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Woods-Smith gave me the confidence that I needed to trust myself in all of life’s situations. Some problems are big and some are small, but she listened to every single one and offered advice on even the pieces that I thought were insignificant. She pays attention to you, thoughtfully carries out her responses, but is also very real with you and offers her own personal insight when she can. I love that she started our sessions with a smile and is genuinely happy to be a part of your journey. Highly recommend her!
Written on Sep 16, 2022 after therapy with Shawanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Dr. Woods-Smith is absolutely awesome. I have had two to three therapist in the past, and I never felt heard, validated or healed like I did with Dr Woods-Smith. She has helped me so much that I can see and feel life changing. I know that I’m being heard. She is relatable and responsive. She’s a therapist, a good girl friend and a mentor. Best decision I made was to switch one last time and give therapy another day. I am grateful.
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Shawanda for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue