Dr. Marie Smith, LMHC, LPC

Dr. Marie Smith is a licensed counselor with 25 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and addiction. She speaks plainly and focuses on helping clients find steady ways to cope. Her practice centers on practical goals and clearer daily routines rather than jargon or long lectures.

Marie draws on a long career in schools, hospitals, clinics, and correctional settings to shape conversations. She uses that background to notice patterns that started in childhood and show up now. Sessions often look at how family, school, and work expectations shaped the problem and what can change next.

Her work often includes helping people manage trauma, build coping skills, and handle major life changes like divorce, career shifts, or separation from caregivers. She also supports people dealing with adoption, attachment issues, or challenges related to autism and intellectual or learning differences. Practical skills such as anger management, problem solving, and workplace dynamics are common session topics.

Dr. Smith trained as a counselor and holds LMHC and LPC credentials. She combines client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. That mix lets sessions feel both supportive and action-oriented.

Clients can expect a collaborative style where the therapist listens first, then suggests small steps to try between meetings. Referrals to additional services are suggested when goals require more than individual therapy. The focus stays on usable changes for everyday life.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy starts by listening closely to what matters to the person seeking help and tailoring the pace to their needs. It helps people feel heard and decide practical next steps for everyday problems like relationship stress or career decisions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills because it breaks problems into small, manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which tools to try based on goals and preferences. That means sessions may shift over time as new needs or progress appear.

For practical online arrangements, confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people appreciate online work because it can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone continue therapy while changing jobs, moving, or managing caregiving demands. Ask about which session styles are available when you schedule to make sure they fit your routine.