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Dr. Debra Smart

Therapist(She/Her)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Depression, Anger management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have eight years of experience and hold Board Certification in Counseling. My approach to therapy is personalized and collaborative. My desire is to provide an emotionally safe environment to help individuals who struggle with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, trauma, grief, and relational problems. I understand that life can be challenging and even lonely at times. However, you do not have to walk through your pain alone! I extend my hand to be of service to you!

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is personalized and collaborative. I serve individuals who struggle with a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relational problems. What you can expect is a therapeutic environment with opportunities that promote self-discovery, skill development, change, and emotional/spiritual healing to become your best self!

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to learn more about themselves, identify areas for change and growth, develop better coping strategies to manage life stressors, and recognize personal progress while feeling validated. Overall, clients will feel empowered!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    M.A. at Trevecca Nazarene University, Other - Doctorate at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (South Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Anger management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Humanistic, Jungian, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    9367 Two Notch Road Suite 210
    Columbia, SC 29223