Stephine Smith
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing virtual therapy to adults throughout Georgia. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions through a compassionate, collaborative, and practical approach. I combine evidence-based strategies with mindfulness and self-compassion to help you better understand your patterns, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. Outside of my work, I’m married and a parent, so I understand the real-life balancing act of managing career, family, and self-care. I believe caring for yourself is an important part of navigating life’s demands, even when finding that balance feels challenging.
Less Overthinking, More Clarity: Individual Therapy for Adults
First session
Your first session is an opportunity to share what brings you to therapy and what you hope will change. I'll ask questions to understand your concerns, background, strengths, and current needs. Together, we'll begin identifying goals and possible next steps. My aim is for you to feel heard, respected, and comfortable discussing what matters to you, without pressure to have all the answers right away.
Strengths
I bring a thoughtful, compassionate, and direct approach that balances listening with meaningful exploration. I help clients recognize patterns, examine negative self-talk, and consider new perspectives without judgment. My diverse clinical experience and use of evidence-based approaches support individualized care, practical steps, and meaningful change over time.
Ideal clients
You may be managing daily responsibilities while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain inside. Perhaps you overthink decisions, struggle with self-doubt or boundaries, or are adjusting to changes you didn't expect. I work with adults who want to understand themselves better, develop healthier patterns, and feel more confident navigating life. You don't need to have everything figured out to begin. We'll start where you are and work toward changes that matter to you.
Origin story
My diverse experiences in mental health and working with people at different stages of life deepened my passion for helping others understand themselves and navigate life's challenges. I believe people can grow and change when they feel heard, recognize patterns, and learn to respond to themselves and others in healthier ways.
Ongoing work together
Our work will be collaborative and tailored to your needs and goals. We'll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and practice strategies you can use in everyday life. We'll review your progress and adjust our approach as needed. Progress may include improved coping, more balanced self-talk, healthier boundaries, greater emotional awareness, and increased confidence in handling life's challenges.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help you recognize how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. Together, we'll identify unhelpful patterns, explore more balanced perspectives, and practice practical coping strategies you can apply to everyday challenges.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I incorporate DBT-informed skills to help you manage intense emotions, tolerate distress, stay present, and communicate more effectively. We'll practice realistic strategies for responding to challenges, setting boundaries, and navigating difficult situations with greater awareness.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT strategies to help you make room for difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control your choices. Together, we'll explore your values and identify practical steps toward a life that feels more meaningful, even when uncertainty or discomfort is present.
Interpersonal
I draw on interpersonal strategies to explore how relationships, communication, life changes, and social support affect emotional well-being. We'll identify recurring patterns, strengthen communication skills, and explore healthier ways to navigate relationships and life transitions.
Compassion-Focused
I incorporate compassion-focused strategies to help you recognize harsh self-criticism and develop a kinder, more balanced relationship with yourself. We'll work on responding to mistakes and setbacks with greater understanding, reducing shame, and building self-acceptance without losing sight of personal growth.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- GeorgiaLicense CSW006340