- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Maisa
Maisa Shelmire is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana with 19 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people managing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, and those coping with life changes and parenting challenges.
She brings clinical experience in psychotherapy, crisis management, clinical interviewing, and a range of evaluations. Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and first responder concerns. Her military service includes more than two decades in the Louisiana Army National Guard where she served as a Behavioral Health Officer.
In sessions she commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches. That means some work focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior, some on motivation and goal-setting, and some on understanding patterns rooted in earlier relationships. She uses these methods to address family of origin issues and attachment concerns when they affect current life.
Her practice also addresses specific topics such as abandonment, codependency, blended family issues, communication and control problems, and fatherhood concerns. She offers coaching-style supports alongside clinical care for career and life-transition goals. Sessions vary by need and may include short-term skill work or longer-term exploration.
To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Fees vary by location and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic methods translate to remote sessions
Therapists often adapt Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors in day-to-day life. CBT is practical and often involves homework such as noticing patterns or trying new coping skills between sessions.Motivational Interviewing focuses on clarifying goals and strengthening the client’s own reasons for change. It is useful when someone feels stuck about making life changes, handling career decisions, or improving relationships.
Psychodynamic work looks at recurring relationship patterns and traces them back to earlier experiences. This approach can help when family of origin issues or attachment patterns keep repeating in current relationships.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean shorter, skill-focused work or longer sessions that explore deeper patterns.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so sessions occur around work or family commitments. Licensed professionals can also adjust pacing and homework to match the everyday demands of each client.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with family of origin issues, attachment concerns, communication problems, and blended family struggles. These topics are framed around how earlier relationships affect current functioning.
What is her general therapeutic approach?
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches. That means she combines thought-and-behavior strategies, goal-oriented coaching, and exploration of relational patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience in behavioral health. Her background includes psychotherapy, crisis management, clinical interviewing, and various evaluations.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Louisiana. Her practice is based in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients within the therapist's permitted regions.
How does billing and cost work?
Fees vary with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process connects you to the initial appointment.
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