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Waynette Smith

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I have a Master of Science (M.S.) Degree and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree in Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and hold certifications as a Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have over 20 years of experience in social services and behavioral health working with diverse populations. I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship problems who want to reclaim a more fulfilling life. I am also passionate about helping school age children who have behavioral issues and who have experienced bullying, trauma, low self-esteem, and grief, to manage and adjust to life's challenges.

My approach to therapy

I use an integrative method to therapy. Using various therapeutic approaches based on the individual needs of the client.

What you can expect from me

I engage in an entirely encouraging, emotional, and supportive relationship with the client as a process of promoting healthy coping strategies and tools to achieve clients' goals.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Counseling at Alabama State Univeristy, Advanced Graduate Certificate at Alabama State University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Alabama)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Behavior Management, Play, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English