Denisha Smith

LMHC, 10 years of experience
Empowering
Solution oriented
Authentic

Anxious? Down? Traumatized? Having problems in your relationships? Let's talk about it. I can offer perspective in areas such as parenting, career, and goal planning. We can discuss the habits to help get you there; to where you are aiming to go. If you don't know where that is, we can explore. The point is, we'll be working on the most important thing in your life, you! Let's identify your cycles and explore some possible variations!

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Before you come to me, you should know that counseling does not work unless you do. I don't do the work, I just help guide you through it. Therapy is not the solution. You are! Things will always happen. It's all about how you choose to REACT vs respond to it! Practice makes... progress, right? Let's practice learning to be responsive! Here, the focus is you! Let's learn you so we can figure out what it is you should practice! And, let talk about ... boundaries! I give HOMEWORK!

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

I have a very eclectic and nontraditional approach. I have a cognitive behavioral approach and my homework tends to be a little more on the play/existential side! :-)

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Play therapy is one of my go tos! It's great for anxiety and trauma as well as depression. Finding ways to release tends to involve exploring a client's personal interests, which can be really fun. Finding effective releases can be the key to living a more balanced life. I use video resources and I am a huge fan of meditation!

Other specialties

Anxiety

Child or Adolescent

I identify as

Black / African American

Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

, 61 ratings

9 ratings with written reviews

March 6, 2026

Denisha is great and I am very excited to work with her moving forward.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Denisha

March 5, 2026

She specializes in all the boxes I needed and I also feel she can relate to me

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Denisha

August 2, 2025

Denisha was suggested to me by a close friend and I decided to give her a chance when my friend stated that when she hadn’t scheduled any sessions in a while Denisha reached out to check on her. That was a green flag for me. I have never had a therapist care enough to seek me out when I went silent. It shows that she cares a lot about her clients and their mental health which spoke volumes to me. I greatly enjoy our sessions and using the tools and HW that she gives me. 10/10 recommendation!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 8 with Denisha