Victoria Smith-Hardesty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as well as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Certified Dementia Practitioner. She specializes in treatment for adolescents/adults who have acquired brain injuries and neurodevelopmental disorders. She also has a unique specialty in pregnancy and infant loss. She received her Bachelors of Social work from Rutgers University, and later earned her Masters of Social Work from Monmouth University.
With extensive experience in clinical practice, working with individuals, groups and families, Victoria is currently serving Betterhelp. She believes in each individual as a whole person with their own unique experiences and story. She is committed to honoring your individuality and your decisions to take steps towards your own healing.
Victoria provides a comfortable, safe and respectful environment where you can build a partnership and develop a plan to help you achieve your goals. She utilizes a collaborative approach to therapy, including client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care.
She has experience working with individuals and families, with a focus in serving clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, pregnancy/infant loss, ASD, ADHD, Dementia, TBI, Stroke, interpersonal difficulties, end of life concerns, and new life stages/changes.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Intellectual Disability, Military and Veterans Issues, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Traumatic Brain Injury, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC05926500
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Victoria Smith Hardesty is so kind, and compassionate. She wants her clients to succeed in life. Would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Victoria for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
My sessions with Victoria have been great. It’s as if you’re talking to a friend but without having to worry about being judged. Shes there to listen and provide any necessary feedback I need and has made my first experience using therapy very pleasant.
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Victoria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Victoria is a pleasure to work with. She is a great listener. Victoria is emphatic to the events in my life, giving me support and follows up with very helpful ideas or solutions. I am very happy to work with her. She is comforting well helping me to get through some tough issues. I highly recommend Victoria Smith Hardesty!
Written on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Victoria for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Excellent always listen’s
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Victoria for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
The best therapist!!!!
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Victoria for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Victoria was very attentive and had meaningful input when it was asked for. I appreciated her style of letting me lead the sessions !
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Victoria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd