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Shakia Smith

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social worker with more than 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate through life’s challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative and tailored to each individual client's unique needs and goals. I have experience supporting clients with concerns of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions and more.

My approach to therapy

I integrate CBT/DBT, motivational interviewing, person centered therapy, solution focused therapy etc all while maintaining a strength-based perspective. It is my belief that each person has strengths & resilience that can be built upon. I work alongside my clients to develop coping skills, increase self-awareness, mindfulness and create meaningful and lasting changes.

What you can expect from me

During our first session you can expect a warm, inviting & judgment free environment where we can begin getting to know one another. We’ll discuss what brought you to therapy, your concerns, your personal history and what you hope to achieve.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Stony Brook University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Response Prevention, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Modification, Art Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English