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Gwendolyn Smith

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana, Florida and Texas. I have worked with Marriage and Family for 16 years, Substance Abuse/Mental Health for 15 years. I received my Bachelor Degree from Troy University and Master Degree from the University of West Florida. I am here to listen to you and offer guidance when you decide you are in need of help.

My approach to therapy

I am a good listener, non-judgmental and empathic. My counseling approach is eclectic using evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychoeducation to name a few. I will always tailor dialog and treatment planning to meeting your unique and specific concerns.

What you can expect from me

I would like everyone to leave their initial session feeling less anxious and hopeful. I am a good listener, non-judgmental and empathic. I will always tailor dialog and treatment planning to meeting your unique and specific concerns.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of West Florida
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Louisiana, Florida, Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Anger management, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic, Attachment Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    201 Saint Charles Avenue #2500
    New Orleans, LA 70170
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