Licensed clinical social worker recordLouisiana
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 3522
- NPI
- 1083715874
- Experience
- 38 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
These details come from information Donna supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Gottman Method elements
About Donna
Donna Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana with 38 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on postpartum depression and problems stemming from prejudice and discrimination.
She has long experience in medical and psychiatric settings and brings that background into everyday conversations. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage strong feelings, reduce overwhelm, and handle relationship stress. She listens to what is happening now, and looks at how past events and family patterns affect current reactions.
Her work uses talk and straightforward strategies. Clients may practice new ways of thinking and behaving between sessions, and learn skills to handle triggers when they come up. She draws on methods that teach present-moment noticing and clear decision making about values and goals.
When trauma and abuse are part of the picture, she helps people name what happened and build coping skills for flashbacks, anxiety, or low mood. For postpartum depression she focuses on practical supports and symptom-focused strategies alongside conversations about identity and parenting stress.
People often come for help with work-related stress, persistent worry, or a relationship that feels stuck. She combines clinical experience with a practical focus aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and restoring a sense of control.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that connect with personal values. It can help people who feel pushed around by anxiety or stuck by painful memories. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short practice exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that interferes with daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation to help people clarify goals and make steady changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as issues shift and progress is made.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, or reduce travel time. If you want to schedule after completing the matching questionnaire, follow the See online therapy options steps to arrange your first session.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression, including postpartum depression and issues related to prejudice and discrimination.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, talk-based sessions that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method elements, and Mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 38 years of experience, much of it in medical and psychiatric settings.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers