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Dr. Avis Smith

Therapist(she/her)
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Stress management, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Meet Dr. Smith

Finding Your Path to Serenity just got easier!

Welcome! I’m Dr. Avis Smith, and I'm dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and discover a deeper sense of peace and purpose.

My journey into counseling is deeply rooted in my own experiences with navigating transitions and managing stress. I understand firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to juggle personal demands, professional life, and the quest for well-being. This personal context fuels my empathy and commitment to creating a space where you feel truly seen and understood—a space free of judgment.

My professional commitment is to provide the highest quality, ethical care. I look forward to the possibility of working with you and taking these steps toward serenity together.

Ready to start? Please feel free to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, collaborative, and results-oriented. I view our relationship as a partnership where you are the expert on your life, and I am the guide providing evidence-based tools and insights.

  • Style: I adopt an active and engaging style. Sessions aren't passive; we work together to uncover patterns, practice new skills, and set achievable goals. I blend compassion with gentle challenge, ensuring we move beyond surface-level issues toward meaningful change.
  • Strengths: My core strengths lie in my ability to create emotional safety, help clients develop clear self-compassion, and teach practical, sustainable coping mechanisms. I excel at translating complex emotional dynamics into understandable, actionable steps.

What you can expect from me

Each client walks away with strategies that they can immediately implement in their lives to meet established life goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    EdD (Doctor of Education) at Texas Southern University, MEd (Master of Education) at University of Houston Victoria
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Anger management, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English