Tahaji Smith, LCSW

Tahaji Smith, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes, addiction struggles, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues. Tahaji writes plainly and listens closely to understand what feels most pressing for each person.

She draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. In sessions she encourages clear goals and practical steps, while also making space to name hard feelings and patterns that get in the way. Conversations are steady and focused on what can change now.

Tahaji's background includes a Master of Social Work and a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Before becoming a therapist she spent many years in public service, including work as a 911 call taker and dispatcher, experience that shaped her calm approach to crisis and stress. She brings three years of clinical experience to her counseling work.

In the room she aims to help clients notice unhelpful thinking, try new behaviors, and practice self-compassion. She guides people through communication difficulties, commitment or attachment concerns, and the fallout from grief or separation. Expect straightforward talk, active listening, and collaborative planning.

Tahaji invites people who are ready to make changes to begin with a short match process. She supports practical strategies for daily life as well as deeper work on patterns, meaning, and healing.

How Tahaji’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then taking actions that line up with personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses straightforward exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. It often helps with stress, panic, low mood, and impulsivity. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and reshaping emotional responses, which can be useful for intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust as work progresses. Clients and therapist decide together which tools feel most helpful for everyday life and relationship challenges.

Session formats supported by this profile were not specified, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that written exercises, mindfulness practices, and behavior experiments translate well to remote sessions. Ask about preferred formats when you schedule so sessions can be arranged to match your routine and goals.