Shannon E. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC (she, they)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (225) 351-2731
I know how it feels to contemplate going to therapy, and I always found it both scary and intimidating. That’s why I aim to make the process as relaxed and down-to-earth as possible. I show up to sessions as my authentic self, and I want you to do the same. As a person-centered and affirming therapist, I believe that we all deserve self-love, healthy and fulfilling relationships, and a life of purpose and joy. I believe that we can heal from past traumas, find our own power, and experience alignment in mind, body, and spirit. The work isn't easy, but I bring humor and humanity into it, and I value the therapeutic relationship.
My areas of interest include personality & identity development, LGBTQIA concerns (including gender dysphoria, gender exploration & gender transition), depression & anxiety, grief & loss, sexual trauma, religious trauma, and men's mental health. I enjoy working with queer, trans, neurodiverse, and BIPOC individuals. I am trained in Brainspotting and EMDR.
I am honored to work alongside clients on their journeys towards self-discovery, healing and wellness. I am both compassionate and direct. I practice with an anti-discrimination, anti-oppression, and anti-racist orientation, and I care about how your personal experiences have influenced your view of yourself, of others, and of the world.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $110
- Couple Sessions $135
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- LSU First
- Magellan
- Military OneSource
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Verity
- Out of Network
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Shannon E. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Louisiana / 6479 Shannon E. Smith
- In Practice for 9 Years
- Membership with American Counseling Association, LCA, SAIGE, WPATH, Louisiana Group Psychotherapy Society, ATSA
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors 782021 / 2016
- Attended Louisiana State University, Graduated 2015
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Shannon E. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sexual Abuse
- Men's Issues
- Transgender
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gender identity and transition
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Racial trauma
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
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Shannon E. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Email me or call with questions - (225) 351-2731
Shannon E. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (225) 351-2731
Shannon E. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC