- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- DBT and client-centered
About Tina
Tina Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation problems, and depression. Tina also addresses family and parenting concerns and several related areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and blended family challenges.
Her approach centers on listening and helping people speak openly about what feels difficult. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what each person brings to a session. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) methods for skills such as emotional regulation and managing intense emotions.
In practical terms sessions focus on what is getting in the way of daily life and what might help next. Conversations often include straightforward skills, communication practice, and reflection on patterns that repeat in relationships. Tina pays attention to family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and problems with control or dependence.
She has worked with caregivers and people handling caregiving stress, and with those navigating divorce, separation, or grief around family changes. Other areas she supports include autism and Asperger Syndrome, DMDD, and forgiveness work linked to family problems.
Tina conducts sessions in English and practices in Texas. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and formats to match their needs.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Tina uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. This approach helps when someone is unsure what to tackle first or needs time to sort thoughts. DBT provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing behaviors that cause problems; this is useful for anxiety, mood issues, and relationship strains.Choosing an approach is a collaborative part of the work. Tina will talk with each person about their goals, challenges, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to use and how to adapt them over time. The process is practical - trying skills, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan based on real-life results.
Session formats and technical options should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits can help someone test approaches and practice new skills in day-to-day situations while working with a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, family and parenting concerns, and related issues such as attachment and adoption or foster care challenges.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that follows the person's priorities and also incorporates DBT skills for emotion regulation and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC, licensed in Texas, and delivers services within that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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