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Nicole Smith

Therapist
19 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Family issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a clinical social worker and registered play therapist with over 20 years providing direct services to children and families in several different environments, including schools, youth services, counseling programs, and private practices. My areas of specialization include working with children with a history of trauma, foster care and/or adoption, and disruption within the child parent dyad.

My approach to therapy

I am a client centered therapist and embrace the opportunity to support children in healing using integrative therapies including play, expressive therapies, and cognitive therapies. Attachment therapies are utilized in healing the child parent relationship including Theraplay and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy.

What you can expect from me

I understand that coming to therapy is a brave and significant first step in creating change for your child and your family. I value this choice and will provide a safe place to support you and your child in connection and healing.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Howard University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Insurance accepted

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Play, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Attachment Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    10400 Connecticut Avenue Ste 314
    Kensington, MD 20895