Therapist profile
Marian Smith, LMHC, LPC
Licensed counselor - Parenting and family concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and solution-focused
About Marian
Marian Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Florida and Virginia. She has 21 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Marian listens to what is happening now and helps people set clear, practical goals. She and a client map out specific steps and track progress. The focus is on restoring a greater sense of calm, confidence, and control after change or loss.
Her background includes work with depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also helps with communication problems, family of origin issues, forgiveness, and finding life purpose. Marian uses straightforward methods so people can notice change in daily life.
Marian draws on Client-Centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term, achievable goals that build momentum.
Sessions emphasize measurable objectives, practical skills, and regular review of progress. Marian describes her work as helping people move from merely getting by to making choices that align with their values. Those who want clear steps and a plan often find this approach helpful.
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How Marian’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's priorities. In practice this means sessions start with what matters most to the client and the therapist follows the client's lead to set goals and next steps. This helps when parenting stress or relationship strain feels urgent.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online CBT sessions often include practical homework and short skill exercises to change unhelpful patterns that fuel anxiety, sleep problems, or low mood.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable changes. Sessions concentrate on what will make the next week go better and build momentum through clear, measurable steps.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marian will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that match needs and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan as needed so sessions stay focused and useful.
Practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and not needing to travel. The platform's session formats should be confirmed before booking so clients know whether an appointment is audio, video, or another option. Online work aims to make it easier to practice new skills between sessions and to keep therapy part of everyday life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, addictions, sleep and anger problems, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, goal-oriented style. Sessions focus on clear objectives, skill-building, and tracking progress over time.
How long has she practiced?
She has 21 years of professional experience as a counselor and coach in clinical and personal development settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC and an LPC, licensed in Florida and Virginia, and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the platform's terms.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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