About me

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 couples.

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 to address your concerns. I thoroughly enjoy working with the couple dynamic to achieve desired results.

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.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Career difficulties
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
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 , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 15

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LA Psychologist 1298

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Shawanda Woods-Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Shawanda for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

I always thought I could do everything myself and it took a lot to let someone in to help me through my problems and I'm so glad that person was Dr.Woods-Smith. She is a wonderful therapist and has helped me so much. She's very respectful and understanding of my situations and was able to help me despite those issues. I'd recommend her to anyone.

Written on Sep 16, 2022 after therapy with Shawanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She is kind, patient, hopeful and understanding

Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Shawanda for 10 months on issues concerning relationship

Highly recommended

Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Shawanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very respectful. Provides great guidance/options to heal with her and on your own.

Work with me!