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Darah Smith

Therapist
19 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! Taking this step toward healing is a powerful choice, and I’m honored to walk alongside you on your journey. My mission is to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and results-driven mental health care that empowers individuals and families to heal, grow, and thrive.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is holistic and inclusive, meeting clients where they are and guiding them toward meaningful growth. I lead with empathy, draw from evidence-based practices, and am deeply committed to ensuring equitable access to quality care for all.

What you can expect from me

A strong, trusting relationship is the foundation of effective counseling. Let’s connect for a free phone consultation to explore whether I’m the right therapist to support your journey.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at North Carolina A&T State University
  • License type
    LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (North Carolina), LPCMHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider) (Tennessee), LPC-S (Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor) (South Carolina)
  • Insurance accepted
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Trauma Focused CBT, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Strategic Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavior Management, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English