I have been a licensed professional therapist for 19 years I received my Masters degree from Oral Roberts University in 2008. I have vast experience with many behavioral, social and emotional issues. I started my career working with women who were victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. That transitioned into working with male victims and also perpetrators. This taught me how to help men with their emotional issues. Working in this field I came in contact many people who had substance abuse issues so I studied and pursued education and experience with alcohol and drug counseling. I worked in drug court and private substance abuse counseling for the last 9 years, In my practice I have gained experience helping people with depression, anxiety, trauma, abandonment, PTSD, grief, attachment, shame and anger issues. My approach is client centered therapy incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion therapy and motivational therapy. I am a Christian. If my clients want spiritual help I will utilize Biblical counseling and prayer. If it will help my patients recover I will utilize it. People who contact counselors for help want to feel safe and respected never shamed or marginalized. I believe they want to be listened to and understood. I treat everyone with compassion . I am looking forward to working with you and helping you discover healthier mental health and a happier life.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse Anger management Depression
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Theresa is very caring.
Written on Jun 02, 2026 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Theresa is simply amazing.
Written on May 21, 2026 after therapy with Theresa for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and anger management
I am so blessed to have Theresa Smith in my corner. Her listening ear is a gift, her advice, ideas, and direction are a God-send.
Written on May 20, 2026 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
She was easy to open up to. I felt like she was listening to what I had to say.
Written on Apr 30, 2026 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Theresa has been a pleasure to work with. She is extremely resourceful, provided great support and always checked in on the well being. I highly recommend Theresa as therapist to anyone seeking help to deal with anxiety, or panic attacks. She offered practical ways to deal with stress!
Written on Apr 27, 2026 after therapy with Theresa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s simply the best
Written on Apr 06, 2026 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is kind, and really shares the love of God.
Written on Mar 26, 2026 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Theresa is amazing!! She is gentle but also straight to the point when needed. She will listen and challenge you all at the same time. Her therapy style is wonderful and I couldn’t think of one negative thing to say about her.
Written on Mar 05, 2026 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
theresa listens very well and has given me great advice and help throughout my time with her. she’s my first and only therapist and i want to keep it that way because she is just that good.
Written on Mar 04, 2026 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Theresa is an incredibly caring and genuine person who will listen to your concerns and provide the guidance/help that you need. I’ve only just began seeing her as my therapist, but I already feel confident in recommending her to other people. She’s a good person, something that’s hard to find sometimes. She’s listening to understand, not just reply to you.
Written on Feb 11, 2026 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Theresa is a great therapist with lots of knowledge and compassion. I appreciate Theresa’s ability to bring faith into therapy as well as her knowledge around anxiety and strategies to mitigate anxiety.
Written on Jan 06, 2026 after therapy with Theresa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Theresa is such a great support and speaking with her each week is such a blessing!
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Theresa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Straight to the point, she's great.
Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with Theresa for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Theresa smith is absolutely amazing very experienced very understanding and kind have only had three sessions with her and she has already helped me out a lot thank you Theresa smith and better help highly recommend Theresa smith and better help
Written on Jul 23, 2025 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
I'm happy I started therapy!
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is so kind and understanding. She also gave my lots of tips and resources to help manage my anxiety
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Theresa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Theresa is thoughtful and listens well to every concern and situation. I can count on her for supporting me and giving me some good advice.
Written on Mar 05, 2025 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
I have frequently recommended BetterHelp due to the invaluable therapy provided from Theresa! Theresa is always very warm. She has a lot of wisdom in the areas that were described as her specialty including living with past trauma. She has been such a blessing.
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Theresa for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She’s awesome and. She’s helped me so much
Written on Jan 11, 2025 after therapy with Theresa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is highly recommended
Written on Dec 13, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Glad I have some one easy to talk to
Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
Very attentive and helpful
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and grief
Theresa is kind, gentle and appreciative of my goals. She is a comforting listener and helps me practically apply strategies for greater well-being.
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Great person who has my best interests in mind
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 4 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
Theresa has been extremely helpful to me! She listened intently and assisted me with exercises in my journey towards strengthening my mental health. Her expertise is second to none! Highly recommend!!!
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Theresa was very helpful. She really listened and made really helpful suggestions.
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Theresa is awesome!
Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
She is a very kind and compassionate listener.
Written on Feb 27, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Theresa listens very well and understands how I am feeling. She helps me to be able to talk about how I am feeling in a positive way
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and compassion fatigue
The best!
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have only met with Theresa once but I know she will be a great help for my healing!
Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks
Theresa is kind and professional. Therapy with her has been very helpful. Thank you for existing, BetterHelp, video, calls, and text are extremely practical. Thanks.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
Theresa is such a great listener and is very knowledgeable and has such good insights! I would recommend her highly!
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
Theresa is kind, considerate and knowledgeable.
Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with Theresa for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I have only had two sessions, but already love my time with Theresa. Wonderful therapist. Look forward to more sessions. Already seeing myself grow and evolve.
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is so loving and easy to talk to . Highly recommend !
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Theresa for 2 days on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
Theresa is great at listening & finding the good in situations all while caring for your heart. She gives practical tools to help you walk out of the pit you’re buried in.
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Theresa for 1 week
Theresa has been my therapist for about 2 years now. She has helped me with trusting myself again. Coming from a very mistrusting family and previous abuse in an abusive relationship her approach made me feel safe , seen and understood. I’ve grown to trust her and she is very knowledgeable in trauma. I used to feel invalidated by previous therapist but with her I feel validated as well as encouraged to push forward into the present and confidently ease into the new changes in my life. Every session has assisted me to grow and live after surviving for so long. She is very gentle, caring and a complete joy to converse with. I really enjoy our sessions. I highly recommend her to anyone who has been through trauma, abuse, suffering from cptsd or ptsd as well as to anyone who is needing the help to dive deeper with oneself. Great therapist!
Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Theresa for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion
Theresa is the first therapist I’ve had that’s really approached me in the way I need. She gives me the “hard” stuff but also can tell when it’s overwhelming for me. She helps me work through things with grace and I appreciate it soo much!
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Theresa is kind, warm, and a great listener. Really excited to have met her and started working together so quickly!
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Theresa has helped me rediscover myself after several years of depression and I’ve never felt more fulfilled and content with my life. I found joy during a time where it felt impossible and it was all thanks to Theresa’s heartfelt guidance and wonderful exercises. She used real techniques that provided me with the tools I needed to reduce my anxiety and break unhealthy habits. I am however, more than anything, grateful for her kindness and patience during my healing journey.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Theresa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Theresa is the real deal. Never thought I'd say I enjoy counseling, but I do with her. She has taught me a lot over our time together. Thank you Theresa.
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Theresa for 1 year and 10 months
Theresa is really kind and caring. She takes time to listen to concerns and her advice and suggestions have been really helpful. I'm really happy she is my therapist.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
She is a wonderful, thoughtful therapist.
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks
I’ve been working with Theresa for about a year now and have learned so much. She’s exactly what I was looking for when I was looking for a therapist.
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Theresa for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Theresa is a God send who takes the time to hear where you are presently and then provides new strategies to help you reach the better version of yourself. I’m incredibly grateful for the new tools I’m learning through our sessions.
Written on Jul 04, 2022 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and compassion fatigue
This lady is very welcoming very understanding and most importantly she cares. She's been of great help for myself and I'm glad I found her!
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Theresa goes above and beyond to research and find resources that meet my needs.
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Theresa does a great job of listening and offering insight from her years of experience. It is grear how she helps you narrow down what to work on when you feel like you have been through multiple hard traumas and aren't sure where to start.
Written on Jan 24, 2022 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Theresa was amazing and I would recommend her highly!
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Theresa is very compassionate and caring and I appreciate that very much.
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
Theresa is caring, considerate, and an excellent therapist
Written on Sep 23, 2021 after therapy with Theresa for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
In one session w Therese, I was put at ease w her truths and confidence as she asked deep questions as well as her recommendations for books on the issues at hand . She also shared insights w me that were Biblical that I had misinterpreted. I look forward to our weekly conversations
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks
Theresa is an absolute treasure!
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
Theresa is very professional. She respects you and really helps you to understand yourself and past trauma. I thought I was crazy and she helped me learn that is far from the truth. I’m learning to really love myself and heal myself.
Written on May 25, 2021 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Theresa is great! I enjoy working with her.
Written on May 06, 2021 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Theresa has been great. She has helped me connect some of the dots as to why I think the way I do, while a the same time provided material to assist in cognitive distortions. She is really a great counselor.
Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
Theresa was very supportive, and a great listener. She was very personable, and I felt very comfortable opening up to her. I highly recommend working with her!
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Fantastic!
Written on Feb 24, 2021 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I’ve only experienced a few sessions with Teresa and I must say she has so far been extremely helpful and kind!!
Written on Jan 13, 2021 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Theresa is great. She listens and provides useful advice and excercises for therapy.
Written on Dec 21, 2020 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Theresa was very helpful in understanding what I was going through. She was able to take what I was feeling and struggling and find ways I could cope through various thinking exercises and mindfulness activities. She helped me to overall be mindful of my thoughts. Theresa was a big help in my process of overcoming my anxiety.
Written on Dec 16, 2020 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Theresa is very kind, passionate and helpful. Her non-judgment and loving arttitude is a key for me to be able to moving forward
Written on Oct 17, 2020 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks
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