- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- Trauma and grief
About Maisa
Maisa Shelmire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with 19 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationships, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
She brings a background in clinical social work and behavioral health to therapy. That includes psychotherapy, crisis intervention, clinical interviewing, and a range of psychological and academic evaluations. Maisa has also supported people with anger management and trauma-related needs.
Her clinical practice draws on several evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic approaches. In practical terms this means sessions may focus on identifying patterns of thought and behavior, clarifying motivation for change, and looking at how past relationships or experiences shape current feelings.
Maisa also served in the Louisiana Army National Guard for over 24 years as a Behavioral Health Officer. That experience informs her work with first responder issues and stress related to high-demand roles. She is listed as an LCSW and has experience supervising clinical work.
Many people come to her feeling stuck after a life change in work, relationships, or health. In sessions she talks through concrete steps, coping strategies, and clearer ways to make decisions. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online matching flow.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Maisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. This approach is goal-oriented and often includes concrete exercises and behavior experiments between sessions.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and strengthen their commitment to new steps. That method is conversational and aims to support practical decision-making. Psychodynamic-influenced work looks at how past relationships and early experiences shape current patterns, helping clients recognize repeated dynamics that affect present choices.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Maisa will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the way she works by combining strategies and checking in about what helps most.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that work around work or caregiving responsibilities. Different formats also let people choose options that suit quieter surroundings, lower-bandwidth connections, or shorter focused check-ins.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationships, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based methods to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to clarify motivation for change. Sessions often combine practical coping strategies with exploration of past relationship influences.
What is her professional background?
She has 19 years of professional experience in clinical social work and behavioral health, including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, clinical interviewing, and evaluations.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.