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Shanua Smith

SD LPC-MH 30699
Credentials
SD LPC-MH 30699
NPI Number
1225498041
Location
South Dakota
Languages
English
Shanua Smith

Accepting new clients

20 years experience
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About Shanua Smith

As a licensed therapist with two decades of experience in South Dakota, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

I am deeply committed to creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their inner world and develop meaningful strategies for healing. My approach is holistic and personalized, drawing from evidence-based practices to address issues such as self-love, communication barriers, social anxiety, grief, and personal growth.

My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to understand their experiences, build resilience, and cultivate healthier emotional patterns. Whether you’re struggling with workplace stress, relationship challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

Licenses

LPC-MH
30699

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • Body image
  • Cancer
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Emptiness
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Impulsivity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Personality disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-love
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Shanua gets my highest recommendation. she is well versed in her field and has excellent communication skills. She knows how to find the central issues and how to approach solutions. She has a gentle touch in approaching sensitive issues , as well.”

“Shauna is very intuitive and listens and helps me short my thoughts”

“Shanua listens and makes me feel like my concerns are valid. She gives actionable suggestions and valuable input.”

“Shauna is great! She is so down to earth and always willing to listen without judgement and help navigate the situation on hand :)”

“I have had 1 session so far but there was a lot of good information and ideas that have been helpful to me.”

“Thanks Shauna for all you do for us. Your calm demeanor and incredible wisdom have helped us both so much. Your interactions are thoughtful and so valuable.”

“She is wonderful.”

“Had one session already and I truly feeling like I’m in safe place with Shanua to talk about hard topics and learning to move forward.”

“So far so good I’ve appreciated the help”

“Absolutely amazing. Couldnt ask for someone better. Her life experience gives her all the qualification to speak on a variety of topics that are relevant to the average persons life.”

“Shanua listens to all parties and give productive feedback. Her schedule allows for multiple times a week if necessary.”

“Shanua is very easy to talk to and a good listener. She sincerely gets to know you so she can help in the best way she knows.”

“Shauna is very sharp and easy to speak to. She also provides advice and follow up materials in lightening speed.”

“After just one season I felt like she understood me and gave me a great understanding and tools to better help my situation! Easy to talk to and forward which I like.”

“Friendly and reaches out outside of our scheduled times. Only one session so far but seems knowledgeable and very helpful and understanding”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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