Licensed to practice in Ohio and accepts 20 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 10 more.
New to Grow
My name is Darcy Smith and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S) in the state of Ohio. I am from southern Ohio, and have raised my two sons here as well, ages 19 and 6. My journey in the helping profession began approximately 16 years ago when I started working as a behavioral rehabilitation specialist for a short term substance abuse treatment facility in West Virginia. Following that, I obtained two degrees from Ohio University - an Associate in Arts and Sciences with A Social Science Emphasis, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After this experience, I worked for approximately 7 years at another local community mental health facility in Ohio where I obtained experience with a variety of levels of care and populations. While doing this, I completed a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development with an emphasis in Mental Health Counseling (M.Ed.) from Lindsey Wilson College in Kentucky. Those experiences helped me prepare to become CEO and primary therapist of my own practice, Soul Oasis Counseling and Psychotherapy Services, and I am so grateful to be able to continue offering services for our amazing community and my fellow Ohioans. I have partnered with Grow Therapy and am now seeing all my clients exclusively through their platform.
I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy that encompasses Person-centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed care and other evidenced-based practices. What we implement depends upon each unique individual, their needs, and what brings them to counseling. Our first session is unique in that we do a full assessment to determine any diagnoses you may have, and develop a treatment plan for our future sessions.
Empathy, non-judgement, advocacy and being an ally to my clients are all values that I hold in high esteem. I strive to foster warmth and support for individuals in therapy by holding space for them to process difficult emotions and circumstances, and helping them to find new, healthier means of coping. Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can all experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and cultivate joy. Much of my career I have dedicated to working with individuals who are seeking help for substance and alcohol abuse and addiction. I have many different theoretical orientations and approaches regarding treatment for these issues. We work together to identify the areas of your life that substances are disrupting, address motivational factors and underlying issues, and help you establish a plan for overcoming barriers and learning a new, healthier way to live. I have focused on multiculturalism and diversity in therapy so that I can offer therapy services that are competent, informed, and promote equality for a variety of ages, races, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities. Being an advocate to others and ensuring access to treatment for all, regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, ability, or socioeconomic status, is something I have always been very passionate about. Telehealth has provided me with the opportunity to offer services to a wide variety of people of many different races and backgrounds, including working with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation immigrants. I also have experience helping individuals who are biracial to address and alleviate trauma and cultural dysphoria. As a member and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am proud to support individuals on their therapy journey as they navigate stressors and mental health symptoms specifically related to sexuality and gender identity, which can often times include trauma. I have experience in working with individuals in a variety of stages of the transitioning process and feel grateful for the opportunity to help others with such an important and meaningful time in their lives.
I am blessed to have been a counselor for over 14 years, during which time I have had the privilege of serving a wide variety of populations. I have worked with all ages, abilities, and backgrounds at different times during my career. Many of my clients have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, and dual diagnosis. I believe that the success in therapy is broken up into 3 parts. First, it is important to get a thorough assessment and accurate diagnosis, a treatment plan for addressing the needs that brought you to therapy, and a realistic plan for coping. Second, actually coming back to therapy, being honest and transparent, and open to feedback and participating in the therapy process. Third, and maybe most important of all for long-term success, doing your homework and actually practicing the things you are learning in therapy sessions in your daily life consistently, and reporting back in sessions how that went for corrective feedback.
I identify as
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
Buckeye Health Plan
Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Tufts Health/Cigna
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is one of the primary techniques I use in therapy to help identify core beliefs, values, and experiences that have shaped the way you think and behave, identifying patterns and helping clients break free from cycles that are not serving them. We will incorporate CBT skills and exercises where appropriate to help you act your way into better thinking, and break cycles that are holding you back.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is probably my favorite therapeutic technique that I lean on most. I love using psychoeducation and skills training to empower my clients with knowledge and tools they can implement to help with symptoms and situations in the moment as they arise.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
The core of all my beliefs as a counselor most closely align with person-centered therapy, as I believe my clients are the author of their own lives. I serve as a guide through the therapy process while maintaining my client's autonomy, focusing on fostering a safe space that promotes unconditional positive regard, acceptance, genuineness, and empathy.