- Warm and practical
- Focus on sleep
- Evidence-informed
About Shanua
Shanua Smith is a licensed counselor (LPC-MH) practicing in South Dakota with 19 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and sleep or eating concerns. Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable.
Shanua keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. She listens without judgment and helps clients notice patterns that get in the way of rest and recovery. Conversations lead to small, usable steps people can try between sessions.
She draws from several evidence-based approaches to match the right method to each situation. That can include skills to change unhelpful thoughts, work through difficult memories, or strengthen motivation for change. Shanua tailors the plan to the person rather than applying one fixed model.
Her work often addresses complicated issues like grief, addiction, trauma and the stress that comes from caregiving or illness. Shanua also supports people with intimacy-related concerns, attachment struggles, and challenges related to ADHD and body image.
People who come for help with sleeping problems or chronic stress are helped to develop practical routines and coping strategies. She emphasizes small adjustments that add up to better sleep, steadier mood, and clearer thinking.
To begin, visitors follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire. Shanua then helps clients schedule sessions according to her availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening and following the person's lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people feel understood and decide what matters most for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing concrete skills to shift them. CBT can help with sleep, anxiety, and mood by teaching practical strategies to manage daily routines and reactions.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process may blend elements from different approaches over time as what helps becomes clearer.
The original biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use video or phone options to match their comfort and bandwidth needs. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and Client-Centered work to online sessions to focus on better sleep habits, emotional coping, and practical next steps.
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Experience
19+ years
Credentials
South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She offers a compassionate, down-to-earth style that focuses on listening and practical steps. Sessions emphasize small changes that can improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning.
What is her experience working with these issues?
She has 19 years of clinical experience in South Dakota helping people navigate life transitions, trauma, caregiving stress, and chronic concerns like anxiety and bipolar mood patterns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the LPC-MH credential and practices in South Dakota.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online meetings are possible.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.