About me

I am licensed in South Dakota with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, & coping with loss. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I have many years working with children, adolescents, teenagers and families to overcome challenging situations. I look forward to helping others to resolve issues, so they are able to move on in a positive and productive manner.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 20

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

SD LPC-MH 30699

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shanua Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Sep 29, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Shanua has already helped me greatly in just a few short weeks. As a blue collar worker I was quite hesitant to therapy, Shanua makes it easy

Written on Sep 16, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 4 weeks

She is very thorough and very knowledgeable about the needs our son has. Our son is very comfortable with talking with her and there has been a good change within the areas we were concerned about!

Written on Aug 05, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management

This is my first time talking with a therapist and she has made it really easy and relaxing for me.

Written on Jul 02, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Shanua gets my highest recommendation. she is well versed in her field and has excellent communication skills. She knows how to find the central issues and how to approach solutions. She has a gentle touch in approaching sensitive issues , as well.

Written on Jul 02, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 8 months on issues concerning relationship

Shauna is very intuitive and listens and helps me short my thoughts

Written on Jun 30, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 3 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues

Shanua listens and makes me feel like my concerns are valid. She gives actionable suggestions and valuable input.

Written on Jun 28, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Shauna is great! She is so down to earth and always willing to listen without judgement and help navigate the situation on hand :)

Written on Jun 18, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

I have had 1 session so far but there was a lot of good information and ideas that have been helpful to me.

Written on Jun 04, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Thanks Shauna for all you do for us. Your calm demeanor and incredible wisdom have helped us both so much. Your interactions are thoughtful and so valuable.

Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is wonderful.

Written on Apr 01, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

Had one session already and I truly feeling like I’m in safe place with Shanua to talk about hard topics and learning to move forward.

Written on Mar 25, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

So far so good I’ve appreciated the help

Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Absolutely amazing. Couldnt ask for someone better. Her life experience gives her all the qualification to speak on a variety of topics that are relevant to the average persons life.

Written on Jan 27, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Shanua is very easy to talk to and a good listener. She sincerely gets to know you so she can help in the best way she knows.

Written on Jan 25, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Shauna is very sharp and easy to speak to. She also provides advice and follow up materials in lightening speed.

Written on Jan 19, 2026 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

After just one season I felt like she understood me and gave me a great understanding and tools to teen counseling my situation! Easy to talk to and forward which I like.

Written on Dec 11, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Friendly and reaches out outside of our scheduled times. Only one session so far but seems knowledgeable and very helpful and understanding

Written on Dec 01, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Shauna has been such a great resource for me! We have been addressing many things in my life and has helped me see things from more than one point of view and also giving me a free space to get sensitive topics off my chest. I was not sure what to expect with therapy but it had truly helped me have an hour of my day to just take a breather.

Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Easy to talk to. She knows her stuff and easy to communicate with between sessions.

Written on Nov 21, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Shauna Smith was great to talk to amd helpful in helping me sort out my feelings.

Written on Nov 17, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Shanua is a great listener and she’s easy to talk to.

Written on Nov 13, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Shanua is extremely smart and a great listener. In the few short weeks we have been with her it has been an amazing journey discovering ourselves and becoming closer as a couple. We love working with her and she gets us and understands our points of view.

Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is on the ball and willing to cut to the chase. For people like me who need that and desire to move through it without bullshit, it's quite nice

Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Shauna has been so helpful in my first two counseling sessions with her. Her knowledge, experience, compassion, and listening ability are very much appreciated. I look forward to my next session!

Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Shauna gives encouragement and gentle perspective shifts; she understands parts of my past experience and is able to gracefully help me examine how those aspects support my current situation and also how they hold me back.

Written on Sep 18, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Shanua has been very supportive and gentle. But also extremely empowering.

Written on Sep 01, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Shanua is a wonderful therapist!! Very easy to talk with. Very understanding, compassionate, kind. Gives good suggestions to help you on your journey. She is down to earth and I really like that about her. Her voice is soothing and you know she cares about you and your mental health by how she converses with you!! Highly recommend her!!

Written on Aug 25, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

She is extremely easy to talk to, understanding and widely versed in just about anything ive asked about or had a hard time understanding.

Written on Jul 16, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

You're one of the best ones. Very easy to talk to. I've never known her, but when we're in a session, it feels like I'm speaking to a loving and caring next-door neighbor.

Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Shanua listens and takes in what I say then responds in a gently soft way instead of harsh which is super nice. She gives advice and suggestions to help out with certain stuff. Super caring as well, she’s such a wonderful person.

Written on Jul 02, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders

She is so caring and respectful

Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd

Shauna is such a kind, knowledgeable therapist. She listens to my concerns and offers feasible solutions while encouraging me to explore the topic more. We’ve only had a few sessions, but I am so happy with my experience so far. I would recommend her a million times over!

Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

Shauna is great! Very encouraging and she is always making sure she understands the meaning of what I'm talking about. She makes great suggestions and is relatable too.

Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Shanua for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

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