Shaven Smith, LISW-CP, LCSW

Shaven Smith is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, depression, and big life changes. She also supports caregivers dealing with stress, people feeling isolated, and those coping with veteran or armed forces issues and post-traumatic stress. She works with concerns around self-love and women's issues as well.

She practices in a straightforward, collaborative way. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical tools that can be used between meetings. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel like a conversation rather than a lecture.

Shaven brings four years of clinical experience to her work and holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's situation. The emphasis is on what helps you manage day-to-day life more easily.

Her style is warm and direct. She tries to create a room where people feel seen and respected. Progress is built step by step, with attention to what the person values and needs right now.

To begin, she asks about current struggles, past experiences that matter, and what a better week would look like. From there she and the client set realistic goals and choose practical strategies to try between sessions. This approach keeps work focused and measurable while honoring each person's pace.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Shaven uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she relies on teaches specific coping skills and behavioral changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. These methods help people break problems into manageable steps and build routines that support daily functioning.

Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic experiences in a paced, supportive way. It helps people make sense of difficult memories and reduce their emotional intensity over time through guided conversations and structured exercises tailored to each person's readiness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She treats treatment planning as a collaboration and will help you decide which techniques fit your goals, needs, and preferences. The plan can change as you learn what works.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online options can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Since specific session formats are not listed here, confirm current session options before booking so you know how you will meet with the therapist.