Donna Smith, LCSW

Licensed in Louisiana · 38 years in practice

Donna Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of hands-on experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Louisiana: 3522 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1083715874 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 38
Languages: English

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About Donna

Donna Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of hands-on experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship strain. Her straightforward style helps parents and adults who feel overwhelmed find clearer ways forward.

She spent much of her career working in medical and psychiatric settings. That background shaped a practical approach to day-to-day problems. She listens first, then helps people break issues into manageable steps they can try between sessions.

Background and approach

Donna blends evidence-based ideas with a person-centered stance. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and ACT and mindfulness to build values-driven action and calm. For relationship concerns she draws on the Gottman method to improve communication and reduce conflict.

She also offers focused help for postpartum depression and the stress that comes from prejudice or discrimination. Trauma and abuse histories are addressed with care and attention to pacing, so people set the pace of healing. Sessions aim to be practical and down to earth.

Donna helps people set short-term goals, practice new skills, and notice what changes. Her years in hospitals and clinics inform a steady, compassionate presence during hard conversations.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How Donna’s methods translate to online therapy

Donna uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice what matters, shift unhelpful thinking, and take small steps toward meaningful goals. ACT focuses on values and actions rather than fighting every uncomfortable thought, which can help with stress, anxiety and depression. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives concrete tools to test and change patterns.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy by offering an accepting, listening stance so clients feel heard. Together the therapist and client decide which approach fits best, and that choice can change as work progresses. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to current needs and personal preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people read body language and practice conversations in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging supports shorter check-ins and ongoing skill practice between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and allow therapy to fit work, family or health constraints.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Donna help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges, including postpartum depression and stress from prejudice or discrimination.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is practical and person-centered. She listens closely, helps set short-term goals, and introduces skills to try between sessions.

How long has she practiced?

Donna brings 38 years of clinical experience, much of it in medical and psychiatric settings that shaped her practical outlook.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practices from Louisiana and holds an LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker credential in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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