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Shaniqua Smith

Practical, evidence-based support with heart

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Shaniqua

Shaniqua Smith, LCSW, CSW, brings five years of clinical experience across psychiatric hospitals, nonprofit programs, and independent practice settings. She trained at Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University’s Whitney M.

Background and approach

Young School of Social Work and uses evidence-based methods to guide people through stressful transitions. Her practice emphasizes practical skills and emotional insight drawn from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based work, and emotion-focused approaches.

Her style blends warmth, gentle humor, and attentive listening to help clients notice patterns that keep them stuck and learn new ways of coping.

Common areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD, with additional attention to attachment issues, control difficulties, HIV/AIDS, pregnancy and childbirth, and self-love. Sessions aim to strengthen coping tools, build confidence, and support long-term balance.

Outside of clinical work she leads outdoor Hike & Heal sessions that combine movement, mindfulness, and conversation to support emotional restoration. She practices in Georgia and offers a collaborative, down-to-earth approach intended to help clients move toward clearer priorities and lasting change.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Attachment-Informed work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape emotional responses; online sessions can explore these patterns through reflective conversation and exercises that help clients build safer, more supported ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it a practical fit for video or text-based sessions that include skills practice and homework assignments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are often taught in small steps and practiced between sessions, which adapts well to remote formats.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative rather than fixed. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities to determine which methods to emphasize and will adjust strategies as the work unfolds to find what helps most.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for those juggling busy schedules or living in different parts of Georgia. These formats allow for consistent access to sessions, opportunities for real-time skill coaching, and multiple ways to stay connected between appointments, making care more adaptable to individual needs and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related topics like attachment issues and self-love.
What therapeutic approach can I expect in sessions?
Sessions draw from several evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-informed work, DBT skills, EFT, and mindfulness-informed techniques, with the specific method tailored to each persons needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has five years of experience providing care in psychiatric hospitals, nonprofit settings, and independent practice environments.
What are the therapist's credentials and practice location?
The clinician holds LCSW and CSW credentials with registration GA LCSW CSW009187 and practices in Georgia.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Therapy is provided in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapists availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesHIV / AIDSPregnancy and childbirthSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English