- CBT techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic work
About Maisa
Maisa Shelmire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana with 19 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
She has a background that includes psychotherapy, crisis intervention, clinical interviewing, assessments, and work with behavioral health issues. Her experience grew from both civilian clinical roles and service as a behavioral health officer in the Louisiana Army National Guard. That mix means she often draws on structured techniques alongside longer-term conversational work.
Common methods she uses include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches. In session she will help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior, set practical goals, and talk about early life and relationship themes that affect present struggles. Those approaches are used to address anxiety, mood concerns, trauma responses, and relationship problems.
Maisa has worked with first responders and people coping with complex family situations and co-occurring issues. She also has experience with attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family matters, fatherhood issues, and forgiveness work. Her practice includes crisis management and clinical evaluation skills that inform assessment and planning.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal-focused, often used for anxiety and mood concerns.She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a conversational style that helps people clarify their own goals and build motivation for change. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Psychodynamic work is part of her approach as well, which means talking about past relationships and patterns to better understand current reactions and choices. That can be helpful for family, attachment, and intimacy issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans may shift as new information comes up during sessions.
If you want to know which session formats are available, confirm the current options before booking. The practice asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can allow for shorter check-ins or fewer travel demands, depending on the formats offered.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationships, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career issues, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines structured techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with motivational interviewing and psychodynamic conversation to address thinking patterns, goals, and life history.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working in psychotherapy, crisis intervention, assessments, and behavioral health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.