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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in social services and behavioral health working with diverse populations experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. I hold a Master of Science Degree and Education Specialist Degree in Counseling.
I provide an empathetic and supportive approach to the challenges clients experience. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy. Using various therapeutic approaches based on the individual needs of the client. One approach used is Supportive Therapy where the therapist engages in an entirely encouraging, emotional, and supportive relationship with the client as a process of promoting healthy defense mechanisms. Other approaches include, Solution-focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR and therapy that includes play techniques. I am also affiliated with a consulting group which includes a psychiatrist and nurse practitioner and we work together to understand clients from a biological and psychological perspective.
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & Ptsd
- Women's Issues
Therapy Types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eclectic Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community Specialties
- Biracial
- Black
- Health At Every Size (HAES)
- Military Families
- Multicultural
- People With Disabilities
- Single Parents
- Trauma Survivors
Fees & Insurance
Licenses & Certifications
Location
Smith Counseling Solutions, LLC
Office is ADA Accessible