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Dr. Sheena Smith

Therapist(She/Her)
19 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

As a former Texan and Oklahoman now residing in the Tampa Bay area, Sheena has 19 years of experience in social services and mental health treatment. She has had the privilege of working with clients from many different backgrounds. In addition to private practice, Sheena previously worked in community-based behavioral healthcare agencies, joint active-duty military and veteran mental health clinics, pain management clinic, and elderly care facilities. She worked in a domestic violence shelter, inpatient hospital for severe autism, public schools, and a foster-care agency. She has worked extensively with child-development and has published research related to the topic. She has led teams in disaster relief and served in leadership for programs offering transitional housing, veteran housing, and low-income housing. Sheena completed law enforcement academy and became a certified law enforcement officer in the state of Texas to better serve victims of crime and domestic violence. She has led clinical teams, provided clinical supervision, offered professional development and community psychoeducational trainings and coaching sessions, developed social services programs, and served on community boards. She continues to remain current with the latest research and interventions in the mental health field.

Sheena is able to implement a wide-scale of clinical, research-informed therapeutic interventions. She has completed training courses (non-certified) in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT, CBT-I, TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Brainspotting, Exposure-Therapy, Mindfulness-based Therapy, Inner-Child Work, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Positive Psychology, Nutrition & Mental Health Interventions, along with many additional modalities and areas of treatment.

My approach to therapy

It takes a lot of courage to seek help and Sheena strives to facilitate a safe and comfortable environment for clients. Her approach to therapy is empathetic and caring, holistic, client-centered, strengths-based, and individually tailored to meet each person's specific needs.

Sessions are virtual only. Primary issues treated include stress and life transitions, grief and loss, complex childhood trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, narcissistic abuse, co-dependency and attachment concerns, parenting concerns, divorce/separation, and other family/relationship issues. Additional issues of treatment include adult ADHD, OCD, anger management, self-esteem, depression and mood disorders, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain/illness.

This practice makes inclusion a priority, serving people from different backgrounds and all walks of life with dignity and respect.

LGBTQIA+ Affirming

Minority Advocate

Culturally Considerate

Secular or Religious Integrations

Disabled, chronically ill and pain patients

Military & Law Enforcement/First Responder Competency *

Emerging/young adults, middle-aged, and aging populations

What you can expect from me

During the initial intake session, Sheena will discuss what to expect throughout the duration of therapy. She will review background information and mental health symptoms. A care plan will be collaboratively developed with each client.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Baylor University, PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at California Southern University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Oklahoma, California, Florida, Virginia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Shield of California, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Attachment Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Strategic Family Therapy, Structural Family, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    6706 Clair Shore Drive
    Apollo Beach, FL 33572