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Tyra Smith

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I understand that sometimes life gets to "life-ing" and we all need the extra support to hold things together. My experience in this field dates back to 2006 and has afforded me the opportunity to work with trauma survivors, clients struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders as well as children presenting with challenging behaviors. I specialize in working with teens and adults, utilizing a strengths based and client-centered approach.

My approach to therapy

I provide space for clients to explore and challenge patterns within their lives that are no longer serving them. My approach is strengths-based, assisting clients with recognizing that they have what they need to lead gratifying and successful lives. My goal is to establish trusting relationships with all clients so that we may work together to reach their self-identified goals at a pace that is suitable for them.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to feel heard and their emotions validated in sessions. We will work together to identify and disempower beliefs, behaviors, and patterns that may be hindering them from leading the lives that they desire.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College, School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Optum Medicaid NY, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Behavior Modification, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Brief Dynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English