Theresa Smith

Theresa Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience helping people navigate strong emotions and life upheaval. She focuses on practical steps people can take when stress, anger, addiction, grief, or depression feel overwhelming. Theresa combines straightforward talk with active listening so clients feel heard and respected.

She began her career supporting women who survived domestic violence and sexual abuse, then expanded to work with men affected by trauma and substance misuse. That early work led to many years in substance abuse counseling and drug court settings, where she learned approaches for people facing addiction and legal consequences.

Theresa uses client-centered care alongside cognitive behavioral tools and other evidence-based methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused ideas to help people recognize patterns and make different choices. Sessions often include talking through thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and setting clear goals.

Faith is part of her life and practice. When clients want spiritual support, she can incorporate Biblical counseling and prayer into work together. She emphasizes respect, compassion, and a nonjudgmental way of meeting people where they are.

Theresa works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and family problems, communication and control issues, and coping with life changes. People who connect with her can expect a direct, caring approach aimed at clearer choices and healthier day-to-day life.

Approaches to emotion and behavior in online sessions

Theresa draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people change patterns that cause pain. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and behavior, and it helps people notice long-standing patterns that affect trust, intimacy, and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Theresa will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then use therapy methods that fit those needs. The process is collaborative - goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping regular contact during life changes. Since session formats are not listed here, confirm which options the therapist currently offers before booking. Many people find online work helps them maintain momentum between appointments and makes it easier to attend when travel or time are limited.