- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness practices
About Shaniqua
Shaniqua Smith, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with five years of practice experience. She helped people in psychiatric hospitals, nonprofit settings, and private practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with attachment-based ideas and practical methods. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns that keep a person stuck and building skills to respond differently. She also uses client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy as needed.
Shaniqua aims for conversations that are direct and down-to-earth. She pays attention to small details her clients mention and uses that information to guide what comes next. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Social Work from historically Black colleges, plus experience across clinical environments.
Outside work she leads Hike & Heal sessions that pair movement and mindfulness for people who want an outdoor option. That work grew from her own hiking practice and belief that time outdoors can help people reflect and regulate.
In sessions she helps clients slow down, identify unhelpful patterns, and practice tools that fit their daily life. The emphasis is on doable steps - skill building, clearer communication, and stronger self-care habits that can persist after therapy ends.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions that drive difficult patterns. It often helps people understand how emotional responses shape their relationships and reactions to stress.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection styles influence current behavior. It helps people notice recurring connection patterns and learn different ways of relating to themselves and others.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client’s perspective. The therapist listens with attention and follows the client’s priorities while offering reflections and support to clarify goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, adjust techniques based on progress, and include tools that fit daily life and goals.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography did not list specific delivery methods. Many people choose online sessions for practical reasons: they can fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to keep momentum between appointments and practice skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, parenting strain, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based, client-centered methods, CBT, and DBT elements. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, naming emotions, and practicing practical tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, nonprofit settings, and private practice.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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