Shawnta (Tae Smith) Smith
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
“I have a passion for mental health awareness & strive to normalize the conversation around mental health, & end the stigma associated with mental health.
I earned my Bachelor of Social work from Wichita State University & my Master of Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University. For more than 10 years I've worked with individuals from various backgrounds & in various settings including schools, long term care, acute inpatient geriatric psychiatric care, middle aged adults, & adolescents. I've received training in Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Motivational Interviewing. I am the founder of The A.R.T. Project, LLC which is geared towards suicide prevention & mental health awareness with the use of self-created art & therapy. I focus on utilizing a strength-based approach to empower & encourage the clients I serve to work through identified barriers in a safe space, to reach their desired goals, & to arrive at their point of change.
Practice hours (CDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Abuse
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- People of color
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Behavior Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Door can be opened easily
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$75 — $125per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Kansas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
- Cenpatico – Kansas
- KanCare – Kansas
- Optum – Kansas
- United Health Care – Kansas
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- Single case agreement
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
12250, Kansas
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2018