- 25 years experience
- Practical coping skills
- Adoption and foster care focus
About Marie
Dr. Marie Smith is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She brings 25 years of clinical experience and practical support for depression, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, and career questions. Dr. Smith also addresses adoption and foster care issues when they are part of a person's story.
Her work is straightforward and focused on the here and now. She listens to what matters most and helps clients build clear coping skills. Sessions often include simple tools for handling strong emotions, improving daily routines, and managing conflict that affects work or relationships.
Dr. Smith uses a mix of approaches to fit each person's needs. She draws on client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on the client's goals. Cognitive behavioral methods are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Trauma-focused and mindfulness practices support people who are recovering from overwhelming events.
Her background includes roles in schools, hospitals, clinics, and correctional settings, which shapes a practical outlook on treatment. She has worked across the age span and supports people with developmental and intellectual disability concerns when relevant to therapy.
People who consult with Dr. Smith can expect clear steps, gentle challenge, and an emphasis on skills that can be used between sessions. She aims to help clients gain more control over day-to-day stress and move toward goals at a manageable pace.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspective, offering a respectful space to talk and decide what matters most. It helps when someone needs a steady, listening-based approach to sort out feelings and priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It often includes simple exercises to practice between sessions and clear steps to track progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments are made as the relationship develops so the plan stays useful.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and offer flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness practices to a remote format so clients can keep practicing tools between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Louisiana, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, relationship issues, career concerns, and related problems such as attachment or abandonment.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, using client-centered listening plus CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused strategies tailored to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of counseling experience and has worked in schools, hospitals, clinics, and correctional facilities across the age span.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Louisiana with licensure listed as FL LMHC and LA LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.