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Stephanie Smith

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Anger management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a licensed therapist in Tennessee, I bring 17 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging life experiences, including stress, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and personal transformation.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in addressing anxiety, communication challenges, mood disorders, and healing from past experiences. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on empowering individuals to develop stronger self-understanding, resilience, and healthy coping strategies.

What you can expect from me

My therapeutic work spans diverse areas including family dynamics, addiction recovery, post-traumatic growth, and supporting individuals touched by adoption and foster care experiences. I am committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, build self-love, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. Every journey is unique, and I'm honored to walk alongside my clients as they discover their inner strength and create positive change in their lives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Open Minded, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Argosy
  • License type
    LPCMHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider) (Tennessee), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Georgia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Anger management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Relational, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic, Exposure Response Prevention, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychoanalytic, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Management
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English