Licensed clinical social worker recordLouisiana
Maisa Shelmire, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 8828
- NPI
- 1447653373
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
These details come from information Maisa 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
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Psychodynamic work
About Maisa
Maisa Shelmire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana with 19 years of professional experience. She focuses on common life struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, and coping with major life changes. She also works with people facing trauma and abuse, anger, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and career-related stress.
She brings experience from clinical psychotherapy and behavioral health settings. Her background includes crisis management, clinical interviewing, and evaluations related to psychological and personality functioning. She has also worked with family conflict and blended family challenges, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and communication or control problems.
Her practice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The biography lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic therapy among the approaches she commonly uses. She also references coaching-style work for practical life and career goals.
Maisa notes a long history of service in the Louisiana Army National Guard where she served as a Behavioral Health Officer. That experience informs her understanding of first responder and military-related concerns. She is known to integrate practical steps with conversation to address immediate stressors and longer-term patterns.
Sessions are designed to be collaborative and goal-focused. The therapist asks clients to take an active role in shaping treatment plans and adapts discussion and strategies to address each person’s situation and priorities.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based methods listed in her biography include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve mixed feelings and build motivation for change.Her profile also notes psychodynamic work, which looks at repeated patterns and early relationships to understand current difficulties. This approach can help with attachment, family of origin issues, and long-standing relationship patterns. The therapist and client typically decide together which approaches to try based on current needs and goals, making adjustments as progress is made.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and reducing travel time. The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, arrange appointments around work or parenting, and maintain continuity when life gets busy. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversation, skill practice, and brief assignments to keep progress moving between sessions.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and career pressures, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends practical, evidence-based techniques with conversational psychodynamic work. She uses tools like CBT and motivational interviewing alongside deeper exploration of life patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience in behavioral health and clinical therapy settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Choose 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