Therapist profile
NaTanya Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Parenting concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About NaTanya
NaTanya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of experience in mental health. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, depression, and relationship and family concerns. She also addresses caregiver stress, workplace issues, body image, and communication problems.
NaTanya's style is practical and direct. She uses client-centered therapy to listen and follow the client's lead. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and with solution-focused work to set clear, achievable steps. Sessions focus on concrete changes and clearer communication at home and work.
Her background includes five years as a counseling intern and five years practicing as a licensed counselor in Texas. She has run both individual and group sessions and has experience supporting people through grief, substance-related concerns, depression, and anger management. Those years shaped a straightforward approach to problem solving and emotional coping.
In sessions she helps people name the problem, notice patterns, and try small changes that fit everyday life. Conversations often include practical tools for managing anxiety, setting boundaries, or mending communication. Clients can expect focused conversation, short-term goals, and periodic review of progress.
She conducts work in English and does not take international clients. People interested in beginning can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy means the conversation starts with what matters most to the client and follows their priorities. It is useful when someone wants a space to sort through personal or family choices and set the pace for change.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying different responses. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, anger, and repetitive patterns in relationships by teaching practical tools and experiments to test new ways of behaving.
Solution-focused therapy narrows attention to small, achievable steps and measurable progress. It is used when a client wants quicker, goal-oriented work to address a specific problem at home or work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is reviewed and priorities change.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people join from different rooms or during a lunch break, helping therapy fit around parenting and work commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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What kinds of family and parenting concerns does she address?
She helps with relationship stress, communication problems, caregiver strain, parenting-related pressure, and conflicts that affect daily family life.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses client-centered methods to follow the client's priorities, cognitive behavioral techniques to change thinking patterns, and solution-focused steps to set concrete goals.
How much experience does she have working in counseling?
She has ten years in the mental health field: five years as a counseling intern and five years as a licensed counselor in Texas.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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