Maisa Shelmire, LCSW

Maisa Shelmire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices in Louisiana and brings 17 years of professional experience to her clinical work. She also holds Board Approved Clinical Supervisor status - a designation that reflects approval to provide clinical supervision to other clinicians. Over the course of her career she has developed broad expertise across behavioral health services including psychotherapy, crisis management and intervention, clinical interviewing, and a range of testing and evaluation methods such as psychological, academic, and personality assessments.

Shelmire's clinical experience spans common presenting concerns like stress and anxiety, depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management. She routinely integrates therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy to shape individualized care. In addition to direct therapy, her background includes evaluations and targeted interventions designed to address complicated clinical pictures and co-occurring issues.

With more than 24 years of service in the Louisiana Army National Guard, she served as a Behavioral Health Officer and draws on that perspective in her practice. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in therapeutic work, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet each person's specific needs. Maisa frames the decision to seek help as a courageous step and aims to provide steady support throughout the process.