Terriee Smith, LMHC

Terriee Smith, LMHC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, and struggles with eating or addiction. She offers steady support for grief, sleeping problems, anger, ADHD, self-esteem, and the strain that comes with life changes. Her approach centers on practical steps people can use between sessions. Terriee draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She also uses client-centered and mindfulness work to slow things down and listen to what matters most. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when someone needs help finding inner motivation for change. Her training includes a Master of Science in Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She brings 11 years of experience working with people with co-occurring concerns such as PTSD, dual diagnoses, and substance use challenges. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and simple tools. People can expect practical strategies, paced skill-building, and room to talk through difficult feelings. The goal is skills that fit day-to-day life, not jargon or lengthy homework. Terriee practices in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. She offers care in English and does not take international clients. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule with her.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Terriee uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core tools. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts without fighting them and then choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that worsen depression, sleep problems, or anger. She also draws on client-centered and mindfulness methods to create space for listening and present-moment awareness. Together these approaches help shape sessions that are paced to the person and focused on everyday changes rather than abstract ideas. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process between therapist and client. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on days when a brief conversation is most helpful. It also allows people to work with a licensed professional from their own area when scheduling and location matter. The therapist will work with each client to find methods and a rhythm that suit their goals and daily life.