(she/her)
I AM MONE'T SMITH, A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR THAT HAS BEEN PROVIDING THERAPY SERVICES FOR OVER 7 YEARS. I AM LICENSED AND TRAINED TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND GROUPS IN TREATING MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We use an eclectic therapeutic approach in order to meet the client’s direct needs, but our primary therapeutic use is evidence-based practice skills to include cognitive- behavioral therapy, mindfulness/ motivation, stress relief skills, client-centered therapy, and solution-focused counseling. Our therapist are trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. EMDR therapy is used to treat trauma, distressing life experiences, depression, and anxiety. We also believe in providing a safe space in the LGBTQIA affirming community.
In out first session, we will meet and go over the informed consent for HIPPA compliance. Then we will dive into what brought you into therapy so we can develop treatment goals to enhance your journey.
My greatest strengths is being trained as a Trauma Therapist.
MY VAST EXPERIENCES INCLUDE INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE, SCHOOL COUNSELING, GRIEF COUNSELING, INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, GROUP SESSIONS IN MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. I AM BEST POSITIONED IN WORKING WITH ADULTS.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a tool used to assist the client with challenging their inner negative thoughts.
EMDR
EMDR therapy is used to treat trauma, distressing life experiences, depression, and anxiety.
Eclectic
This model is used to meet the client where they are by using different treatment models.
Grief Therapy
Grief Therapy is used to assist the client with processing through the stages of grief.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution Focused Brief Therapy is a therapy used to focus directly on an issue using short term treatment.