I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I am also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have seen transformation in the lives of individuals, couples, and families over the 25 years I have worked in the helping profession. I have worked in agencies with diverse population, universities, private practices, and military installations using expertise and counseling techniques to bring dynamic change and wholeness. I believe everyone can create a life that is enjoyed and full of meaning.
I use Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. My goal is to meet you where you are and support your steps forward to success and well-being.
Special Ties
• Stress, Anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Career difficulties
• Communication issues
• Coping with life changes
• Self-esteem
Licensing
LPC # 006779 (09/30/2020)
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Self-love, Workplace issues
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Dr. Smith is amazing. Highly recommended!
Written on Dec 28, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Appreciate Dr Smith's guidance.
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr Smith is very kind and respectful. She is on time for our sessions and is professional .
Written on Nov 09, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She really understands my needs
Written on Aug 22, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith listens very carefully to your concerns to give you sound advice. And she takes the time to give you practical steps toward making progress, for a positive outcome.
Written on Jul 29, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Works compassionately to get to the root of problems. Gives practical solutions and celebrates progress.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Smith is honest and helped me to be brutally honest with my self and have those difficult converaations, facing realities. She also helped me to see the best path forward.
Written on May 11, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dr. smith is friendly and professional. She gave a lot of options for dealing with my issues
Written on Apr 24, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
The counselor is incredibly insightful and an excellent listener. I truly appreciate the way she gently guides me in the right direction it's remarkable. Most importantly she creates a safe and comfortable space where I feel heard and understood. I genuinely feel at ease working with her
Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr Smith listens to you and creates an individual care plan, she uses Christian principles and the Bible when appropriate. She is extremely helpful, supportive and kind
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
In just a short time, I’ve learned so many good strategies from Dr. Smith. I’m glad that we connected because she’s knowledgeable about anxiety and depression which were my two main concerns. Thank you for your help.
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Excellent
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith is the smartest, wisest, easiest to talk to therapist there is. I feel very fortunate to have been matched with her by Better Help and I look forward to our sessions every week.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Rita for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Super sweet and understanding
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith is compassionate and makes you feel at ease. She truly listens to understand. I feel grateful to have found her as she has helped me tremendously.
Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 1 year and 11 months
Excellent listener and in a short time helped me see things differently
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 6 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith is very solutions oriented which makes me feel more in control than I did before working with her. She has a kind yet direct way of communicating that makes it easy to stay focused and make progress more quickly.
Written on Aug 24, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr.Smith is not your typical therapist. She makes you feel like your sessions is just two friends having a deep conversation. She does not try to be clinical with you. She keeps it real with you and tells you want you need to hear not what you want to hear.
Written on Jul 16, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Betterhelp and Dr. Smith are amazing, so glad that I have this outlet to reflect and progress , thank you!
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She was great
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
Dr. Smith actively listens to me and provides positive feedback with suggestions and supporting me with decisions I have to make.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great!
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and career difficulties
I cannot say enough kind words about Dr. Smith. And a short period of time, she has equipped me with so many tools to deal with my anxiety and overthinking. She is a blessing and I am going to continue to recommend her to all of my friends and family. I look forward to continuing to work with her throughout my future and so grateful that she’s able to be a part of this platform
Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Rita for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Very sweet person.
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Rita for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I love talking with Dr. Smith. It feels that she has a beautiful soul and a very kind way about her. She gets to listen to me ramble about my life stories. I feel heard.
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Rita for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith has been invaluable to me. She has become a destination for support, reason, tools and strength as I’ve worked through many life changes and self growth. Dr. Smith asks great questions, gives thoughtful responses and also kindly keeps me accountable to the progress and not going backwards in thought or action. I have told everyone close to me about my sessions and am so grateful I have better help a try.
Written on Feb 25, 2021 after therapy with Rita for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have greatly appreciated Dr. Smith's advice and expertise!
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is very helpful!
Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Smith is a great listener and problem solver.
Written on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith was easy to talked to while asking questions that helped me think of the situation in a different light. And very supportive of my steps towards improvement. I was very happy with the sessions i had with her and i am in a much better place now.
Written on Oct 14, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is very kind and always try to understand.
Written on Oct 03, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith is a compassionate and knowledgeable therapist. She is willing to take the time to help clarify and develop therapy goals. She also is supportive when the challenges of life are large and you need a listening ear.
Written on Sep 25, 2020 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
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