La Shekia Smith-Brown , LCSW

La Shekia Smith-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) credential. Based in Nevada and licensed to practice in both Nevada and Arizona, she draws on extensive experience across health and human services to support individuals, families, and community providers.

Her background includes work as a day treatment teacher for children with severe emotional needs, case management in early intervention for infants and toddlers, and services for people with intellectual disabilities and related conditions. In more recent years she has provided clinical and behavioral consultation to families and group home teams, in addition to offering psychotherapy and clinical assessment for people managing depression, anxiety, dissociation, bipolar disorder, and other complex mood and thought-related challenges.

La Shekia approaches therapy from a place of compassion and attentive listening, aiming to see each person holistically and to tailor treatment plans to individual strengths and needs. She often integrates multiple therapeutic modalities rather than relying on one single method, and she prefers live video conferencing as a primary way to connect because she finds it more engaging for clinical work. She brings a collaborative mindset and practical problem-solving focus to help clients move forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness - it can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, which can support coping with stress, anxiety, and mood fluctuations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and La Shekia collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans and may blend techniques from different approaches to support individual growth and problem solving.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from a distance. La Shekia favors live video sessions for their interactive quality but can work through other remote formats to accommodate client needs.