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Evalee Smith, LCSW, LISW

Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hello, my name is Evalee and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia and South Carolina with over 20 years of experience working in mental health and social services as a counselor. I graduated from Savannah State University with a Master's degree in Social Work with a clinical concentration. I have worked in a variety of settings with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, Bipolar disorder, relationship issues, parenting problems, life changes, OCD, ADHD, ODD, anger management skills, LGBTQ related issues, intellectual disabilities, women's issues, and caregiver stress. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma and abuse.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach to therapy combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, mindfulness, solution focused, psycho-education, and psychodynamic counseling. I approach therapy from a person centered and strengths based perspective. Your treatment plan will be individualized to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek improved mental health. It is brave to take this step, and I am here to support you in a safe and understanding environment to empower you.

I am able to work with children, youth, teens, adults, older adults and couples.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

23yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

GA LCSW CSW004128

SC LISW 11598

Reviews

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Miss Evalee has always been understanding and accommodating. Shes been a pleasure to work with and id recommend her services over and over!

Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I like the way she listens let me get my thoughts out then replies with different ways to handle different situations I’m dealing with she’s the best

Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Evalee is the most understanding and helpful therapist I have ever met with. She understands my needs and helps me find ways to get them resolved. She gives me the time and attention I need during our sessions! She is wonderful and I highly recommend her!

Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Evalee Smith is a jewel to find as a therapist in today's world. In just a few sessions she has given me a great set of tools to work with and her feedback on my concerns has reduced my anxiety tremendously and my depression has greatly lessened compared to what it was before. She is gentle with her approach but she quickly zooms in on what needs to be worked on instantly so in the 45 minutes I meet with her it feels very productive and leaves me wishing we had more time. I feel comfortable telling her my deepest pain while she listens you can feel her empathy and concern. When she gives me feedback it is encouraging and optimistic while holding me accountable. Evalee gives me hope for overcoming my issues and I look forward to working with her for as long as she will have me as a patient.

Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Evalee has helped me work through childhood trauma that has affected my adult relationships my whole life. She gives me tools to cope and techniques so I can live a healthier life with healthier relationships.

Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

I've been a patient of Evalee's for a few years. She is well informed, kind, and very supportive in a productive way.

Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue