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I have received a Ph.D. and possess board licensure and certification at the state and national l level, as a licensed professional counselor, counselor supervisor, school counselor: k-12, educator and administrator. I have over 25 years of counseling experience. My clinical experiences have been across the age-span. I have provided treatment in schools, hospitals, clinics, and correctional facilities for adults and juveniles.
My scope of professional practice crosses the age span, focusing on societal established transitional milestones and the expectations in which we measure and develop personal self-acceptance through family, peer groups, school, career, and intimate relationships, as we cross various developmental stages.
As a veteran educator and administrator, I am able to integrate past and present experiences, with reflective thoughts of how we arrive to our current place, from childhood to adulthood.
My educational training also includes the ability to work with individuals previously diagnosed in childhood, young adulthood, or adult acquired disabilities, such as developmental disabilities, ADD/ADHD, impairments in learning: Specific Learning Disability, behavior, including sensory impairments such as autism, and cognitive/intellectual disabilities.
Family and couples' therapy is highly advocated, in my practice, when the evidence presents the need beyond individual or online therapy to achieve the articulated counseling goals. Referrals will be recommended, as identified.
In the therapy session, the presenting concerns may include, but is not limited to:
Coping Skills
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Interpersonal Relationships-Teen through Adulthood
Adjustment and Adaptive Behavior Concerns
Trauma and Resiliency: Adverse Childhood Experiences
Divorce, Custody, and Mediation
College and Career Readiness
Workplace Dynamics
Problem Solving Skills
Professional experience
25yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Career difficulties, Coaching, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Family Problems, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Prejudice and Discrimination, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Marie Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
It has been an absolute pleasure to have someone to communicate my thoughts, feelings, and concerns with! I have gotten validation from Dr. smith to insure me that my negative experiences in life can be overcome through calm precise thinking and action. Her feedback has been spot on and I am beyond impressed with her ability to keep up with me jumping all over the place at times!
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
For the first couples of weeks she would listen to what my concerns were and after that she assigned me different assignments to help me work throughout my problems and helped me a lot
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
She’s great and respectful. Listens to what I have to say and offers great advice and support.
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She's a very thoughtful listener and a compassionate understander.
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Awesome! Great psychologist, encouraged me to not be dependent on her, but will give you the tools to create your own happiness. 5
Written on Jan 27, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Very professional and experienced.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
Dr. Smith is very kind, capable, and insightful. She does a great job of listening to me and then offering helpful guidance. I really appreciate her expertise.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Marie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
In recent years I have experienced a great degree of difficulty responding to the increasing challenges of life in healthy & responsible ways. These patterns have precipitated the manifestation of circumstances which have proven to be virtually impossible for me to navigate on my own. Working with Dr. Smith has greatly improved the means by which I cope with the challenges I will inevitably face, & in so doing my overall quality of life has drastically improved in a very short time.
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassio
Dr Smith let me know she was truly listening to me and showed concern for my overall well-being.
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She has been very helpful
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
She's a great help
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and adhd
So far sessions have been great. Patient focused.
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Smith is so patient and kind towards me I’m always inspired to be a better human after a session with her!
Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with Marie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith is a wonderful therapist!!! She has helped me work through my anxiety and the stress that I am under due to the chaos at work. She is fair and sees a situation from every point of view and then talks to about how to handle things in my life.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Dr. Smith is amazing. I feel comfortable talking to her and I feel understood. I’ve made progress with her help.
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Marie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Smith has a wealth of knowledge and experience to help an array of clients. She listens very closely and provides support with solutions. I am so glad I found her and I’m extremely grateful for our time together. She has helped me with some breakthrough moments that never would’ve happened on my own or by talking to a family member or friend. Her expertise speaks volumes. I’d highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 02, 2022 after therapy with Marie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
My first time in therapy has been a wonderful experience. Whenever I get off the phone with Dr Smith I feel renewed and energized
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I was very impressed with my initial session with Dr. Smith. She was professional, personable, and addressed my concerns in a manner that I felt comfortable with moving forward in an attempt to resolve my current needs. I look forward to my next session.
Written on Aug 10, 2021 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
I enjoy my sessions with Dr. Smith. We have had two sessions and in both she helped me wade through the noise, focus on the specific issue and empowered me to stand up for myself. Needless to say, she’s great.
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion
Dr. Marie has been an amazing counselor to me these past few months! What I appreciate the most is how comfortable she makes me feel during our sessions. The tools she gave me through our sessions has helped me unpack old trauma and feel more confident in who I am and my life path. This experience will forever stick with me because it has helped me transform into the woman I am now proud to be!
Written on May 28, 2021 after therapy with Marie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I enjoyed the bond developed between Dr Smith and I. I found her easy to talk to and readily available. She provided insight to my issues by assessing them and giving step by step plans to address and work through them.
Thank you Dr Smith
Written on Apr 17, 2021 after therapy with Marie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I am so thankful for Dr.Smith!! She has been such a help during a very difficult time!! Don’t know what I would have done with out her!!
Written on Feb 28, 2021 after therapy with Marie for 7 months
Dr. Smith is absolutely wonderful. She has years of experience and it shows through her knowledge and guidance. She is kind and considerate and truly cares about helping her patient. She helped me to think differently about myself and my situation and gave me tools to work through my issues. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 18, 2021 after therapy with Marie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Smith seemed to understand my issues and brought up different things I haven’t considered about grief issues I haven’t dealt with. She is very direct and professional and is easy to communicate with.
Written on Dec 21, 2020 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
So far, I’ve only had 1 session with Dr. Smith & it was URGENT she made time for me although it was very much at a inconvenient time she made time to fit me in & after that session with her I felt amazing, I can’t wait until my next session with her!
Written on Nov 04, 2020 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Smith is one of the best counselors I had the pleasure of working and sharing. She is empathetic and listens to provide proactive action steps, if that is what you choose. Dr. Smith allows your sessions to be your own. I look forward to our weekly sessions and always end with more knowledge while feeling heard, seen, and understood.
Written on Sep 22, 2020 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith is real cool. I've only had a couple sessions with her so far, but I feel more comfortable in expressing myself, which is helping for my personality. Also, she lets you figure out what you need to figure out. Essentially, she listens and that's what I need from a therapist and a friend.
Written on Jul 28, 2020 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Smith has been nothing short of a blessing. I have never tried therapy/counseling before and she has made my experience one I will share with friends/family/people who have been in my shoes that are wondering about seeking help. Dr. Smith has challenged me to think further into things such as my future and where I want to be than I normally do or would push myself to and Dr. Smith causes me to think deeper as well. She challenges me in the best way. I couldn't have asked for better!!! I highly recommend Dr. Smith!!! 10/10!!!
Written on Jul 13, 2020 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Smith is an angel she's a blessing to me. I must commend betterhelp for this platform. I was hesitant about a counselor match and I am delighted that Dr. Smith and i were compatible. We both understand each other and she was able and capable of helping me with whatever challenges Ive been going through.
Thank you Doc.
Written on Jul 08, 2020 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks
Dr. Smith has been very engaging and helpful in our conversations
Written on Jun 25, 2020 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Smith listens to my concerns and thinks carefully before responding. I always feel like I'm in a safe-judgment free zone when we talk. When I told her I was interested in Intuitive Eating, she researched it so she could understand where I was coming from. A truly empathetic, kind, and knowledgeable professional.
Written on Jun 25, 2020 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks
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