Naomi Smith

Hi! I'm Naomi. I'm a mental health counselor with over twelve years of experience working with depression, anxiety, grief, and interpersonal issues. I also specialize in trauma therapy.

Trauma isn't always obvious. The small (and big) traumas we experience throughout life can gradually eat away at us. It can change how we feel and think about ourselves, other people, and the world at large. It can leave us feeling hopeless and numb, anxious and scared, or angry and on edge. With therapy, it's possible to validate our experiences and the impact it had on us, challenge the thoughts that are rooted in trauma, and begin the healing process.

I am an eclectic mental health counselor, meaning that I pull from a wide range of treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal, Narrative, and even some Art therapy techniques. This allows me to be creative and flexible with my clients in order to find the therapy that fits them best. I also have training in TREM and CPT trauma therapy.

At the end of session, I want my clients to feel heard and understood, and to leave with a greater sense of clarity. I like to create a comfortable atmosphere in therapy where there is no issue too big or small to be explored. I welcome feedback from clients when they feel a certain modality isn't working for them, or if they want to try a new approach. I am willing to let clients guide the session, or to take a more direct approach, depending on what fits best.

Feel free to schedule an intake session or give me a call if you have any questions.