My name is Linda Smiley and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Before, I went back to college to get my Masters Degree. I had 10 years of experience as a Case Manager for clients that had a severe mental illness. I decided that I wanted to do more, so I went back to school in order to get my Master's Degree as a mental health therapist. I graduated from Lindsey Wilson in 2013 and for the past 11 years I have been working with clients that are dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and psychosis. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma and/ or emotional abuse as well as traumatic concerns that have increased due to the pandemic. My goal is to be here to assist you in processing your feelings in a safe, judgment free environment.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is primarily person centered but I also utilize motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and solution focused interventions andCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) . I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I realize it is difficult to reach out in order to talk to a complete stranger about your deepest darkest secrets, feelings, and concern. It takes courage to step out of your comfort zone but if you are reading this then you are taking your first step to having a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. You are in the driver seat of your treatment. I am the passenger in this journey.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Linda was my 1st therapist officially. There was a bit of a gap in our sessions due to my employment transition. Now that we have resumed our sessions, it has confirmed with me that she truly understands me. She listens and offers advice that is practical for my personal situation. I was very happy that I could resume my psychotherapy with the same person.
Written on Mar 30, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Great advise and wonderful listener.
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She is kind and respectful!
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
She listens and offers support, and is able to help me process through my thoughts and feelings.
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms. Linda is an exceptional listener and knowledgeable therapist. 11/10 recommend.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I appreciate the time, advice and encouragement from Smiley!
Written on Jun 02, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Linda is amazing! She listens to all of my needs, she provides ways to help get through your issues and she checks up on you! She even makes me laugh when I am down. She is a wonderful person!
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She was very helpful, encouraging, and friendly. She provided me with great advice and activities to help with the areas I struggle with the most.
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Linda has been so helpful in my growth during early adulthood. She’s made me more confident in my abilities to regulate my emotions and how to approach hard situations! She listens so well and I always look forward to our sessions.
Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s so kind and caring!
Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Linda respects my thoughts and gives me room to express thoughts freely. She shares different ways at looking at concerns.
Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Linda is an amazing therapist but much more than that... she's truly a blessing. She listens, provides a space for me to be authentic and raw, without any judgement and reminds me that in spite of how I may be feeling it's temporary. She reminds me that I need to extend the love and grace that I give to so many others and put it into myself. My mindset has changed since working with Linda and that's a testament to her amazing ability to meet people where they are and help guide them to a better version of themself.
Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 2 years on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Working with Linda is a true pleasure. Very conpassionate.
Written on Aug 02, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I really appreciate her because I can speak openly and feel heard.
Written on Jul 22, 2023 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Appreciate her checking on me and timely responses.
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Years of different types of therapy and I can say I’ve experienced more growth with Linda then any other therapist I’ve ever used. Highly recommended!
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 1 year
Linda really listens to me and asks me questions to make me think about certain choices I'm mkaing
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Linda is so kind and patient. You can tell she really cares about her clients.
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Although it’s only been 2 sessions, I really enjoy Linda she is an awesome listener and offers a great alternate perspective. I hope to stick with her long term.
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
New to Linda Smiley but overall she's helped me tremendously by just being a great listener. I feel like there's no judgement, she asked me if I'd like advice on some things instead of just assuming I want her to fix it. She guides me with questions and overall very polite and respectful.
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She does a good job trying to help in many ways some helps a lot
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Linda is amazing. She keeps me in check. We work great together. She holds me accountable to me goals each week and she doesn’t let me get on my BS. I wish I’d met her sooner. She is exactly who I needed.
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Linda Smiley has been a God send to me. She is knowledgeable and compassionate. She has helped me tremendously on my healing path.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Linda is a very warm and kind person. She is very good at listening and is nonjudgmental. I have really appreciated all the help she has given me.
Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Linda always remembers me, and is always worried about me. It makes me feel so supported!!
Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Linda is a great listener. She cares and offers help. Thank you Linda
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
My first session with Ms. Linda was wonderful. She was very attentive and allowed me to get some stuff off of my chest. I felt wonderful to talk to someone without being judged for your actions. She is so sweet and great to talk to.
Written on Mar 19, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
She’s insightful and empathetic. I was able to see how to work through grief and loss in the few sessions I had and get back on my feet. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for someone to respectfully, tactfully challenge your perspective in helping you process difficult emotions and move on in a positive frame of reference.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Linda has consistently helped me in my times of need. Even when I at my most frustrated and helpless Linda pulls me back in and helps me keep fighting for myself. I am so thankful to have been matched with her.
Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
After years of therapy and no progress elsewhere, I feel seen, heard, and empowered by Linda. She has been kind, understanding, and challenging. I can’t wait to continue this journey with her.
Written on Feb 12, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She is amazing
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Linda is the second therapist I tried with Better Help. The first was not a good fit for me. Linda is the perfect fit for me. She understands my issues, offers advice and expertise while pushing me to find the answers within myself. She gives me homework after each session that requires me to spend days internally reflecting on what it is that is important to me and how I can reach my goals. She accepts my faith and is willing to allow God to use her to reach me. She checks in with me mid-week to make sure I'm doing ok and working on my homework. I truly feel like God sent her to me when I was finally willing to seek therapy after many years of knowing I needed it.
Linda is fabulous, and I highly recommend her to anyone needing help.
Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Linda was a very good listener and offered good advice on how to handle my situation that I am going through. I would highly recommend Linda Smiley!
Written on Dec 30, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks
She listens well and helps me understand the situation and helps me understand the other side of my situation
Written on Sep 23, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
It was wonderful to have the opportunity to connect with my counselor via video chat. I’m looking forward to working more with her.
Written on Sep 18, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Linda has been great to work with! I enjoy our interactions. I've implemented suggestions she's given me and it has helped me move forward in areas. I especially recommend her if you are seeking counsel from a Christian
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 3 months
Linda is perceptive, engaging, and a very kind counselor. She listens and allows me opportunities to talk through my own questions. She validates my progress and helps me identify my strengths. I look forward to my sessions!
Written on Aug 22, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and adhd
Linda is very understanding. She doesn't just listen, she hears and understands.
Written on Jun 26, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Linda is very responsive has provided some of the most thoughtful and useful feedback to help me work through my anxiety. She takes me seriously, but also is able to challenge my views or provide alternative perspectives without downplaying my feelings. I highly recommend her and look forward to continuing to work with her.
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She’s so nice and checks on me when she knows I have a stressful event coming up!
Written on May 08, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Linda Smiley has been such a huge help for me.
Written on May 06, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amazing counselor. She listened very well. and after not having the best interactions with 2 other counselors, before our first session, we had pretty much a mini session without the live chat. I felt heard and understood during all my sessions.
Written on Apr 28, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Absolutely fantastic.
Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Linda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
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