Dr. LaShonda Smith, SC Psychologist 830

Dr. LaShonda Smith helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma, anger, and ADHD. She is a psychologist practicing in South Carolina with more than 21 years of experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical ways to move forward.

Her sessions aim to be direct and easy to understand. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Solution-Focused work when those fit a person's needs. The emphasis is on clear steps people can try between sessions and small changes that build over time.

Dr. Smith believes everyone deserves respect and dignity. She pays attention to a person's life context, including issues like chronic pain, illness, divorce, isolation, or questions about life purpose. She avoids one-size-fits-all plans and adjusts methods based on each person's goals.

In a typical conversation she listens first, then helps set practical goals. Sessions often include skill building for coping, ways to manage mood and worry, and strategies to handle relationship conflict or parenting strain. She also supports people working through self-esteem and women's issues.

Her background includes doctoral training in clinical psychology and two decades of work with many concerns. People who prefer straightforward guidance and collaborative planning tend to find her approach useful. If you want a therapist who blends evidence-based tools with respectful listening, she may be a good match.

Evidence-informed approaches for online sessions

Dr. Smith often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative planning can include mixing CBT skills, ACT exercises, and client-centered conversation to suit the individual's situation.

Online therapy can fit different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for in-depth sessions, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for straightforward check-ins, and live chat or text messaging suit brief adjustments and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities while keeping the focus on practical steps and progress.