Therapist
Dr. Marie Smith
LMHC, LPC
Experienced counselor for life transitions
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- Practical coping skills
- Developmental focus
- Trauma-informed care
About Marie
She draws on experience from schools, hospitals, clinics, and correctional settings. That background shapes how she talks about milestones like school, work, and relationships. She also works with people who have developmental differences, including autism and intellectual disability, to address everyday challenges and skills.
In sessions she uses familiar, evidence-based approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and trauma-focused methods. Conversations focus on problem solving, learning coping skills, and building routines that help in daily life. She also uses mindfulness and strategies from dialectical behavior therapy when they fit a person’s goals.
Dr. Smith’s training includes work as an educator and administrator, which she brings into therapy as an emphasis on development and transition. She helps clients connect past experiences to present patterns and practical goals for change. When individual therapy is not enough, she can recommend other options and supports.
People who value a clear, experience-informed approach tend to find her style useful. She practices in Louisiana as a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselor, and she conducts sessions in English.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Louisiana, Florida
Languages
English
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully to each person's concerns and helping them set goals at their own pace. It emphasizes understanding the client’s perspective and shaping sessions around what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often includes practical exercises to try between sessions and helps with anxiety, depression, and problem solving.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be useful for impulsivity, relationship strains, and coping under stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, prior experiences, and preferences to decide which methods to use. Plans are adjusted as work progresses so the approach stays useful and relevant.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, shortening travel time, or keeping appointments that might otherwise be missed. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and bring real-life examples into session for discussion.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, career challenges, and coaching concerns. Additional focuses include issues like attachment, adoption and foster care, autism, intellectual disability, and caregiver stress.
What style of therapy should I expect in sessions?
Sessions draw on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and trauma-focused approaches. The work tends to be practical and skills-based, with attention to personal history and current routines.
How long has this therapist been practicing?
She has 25 years of counseling experience across schools, hospitals, clinics, and correctional facilities working with juveniles and adults.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
Credentials listed are LMHC and LPC, with licensure noted as FL LMHC and LA LPC. She practices in Louisiana.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients located outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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