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Denisha Smith

Denisha Smith

LMHC

Florida

Compassionate goal-focused counselor

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH18937
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational support
    • Practical strategies
    • Trauma aware

    About Denisha

    Denisha Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She blends practical methods with a focus on the person sitting in front of her. Sessions are designed to be direct and goal-oriented while still respecting each person's pace and readiness for change.

    She brings 11 years of experience helping people manage depression, anxiety, bipolar symptoms, and trauma. She also helps with relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Her work includes attention to attachment issues, caregiver strain, workplace stress, and multicultural concerns.

    Denisha uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit to support change when motivation feels stuck. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.

    Her background includes practice with people who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse, and she notes competence in adoption-related issues. Denisha favors practical, hands-on strategies and sometimes uses play-based techniques when they fit the situation.

    She frames therapy as a collaborative effort that requires active participation. The work focuses on small, achievable steps toward clearer direction, less overwhelm, and a stronger sense of self.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

    Denisha commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their reasons for change. This approach involves asking questions, reflecting feelings, and supporting small, doable steps when motivation feels low. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing patterns of thought and behavior and testing small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaboration guides which methods are used and how sessions are paced.

    Details about session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or when in a quieter space. Some approaches, like brief motivational conversations or CBT skill practice, adapt well to remote sessions, while trauma-focused work can be paced to match comfort and readiness.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

    Also works with

    Anger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this counselor address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, and low self-esteem among other life difficulties.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    The approach is person-centered and solution-focused, using a mix of methods such as Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioral strategies, existential ideas, EMDR, and mindfulness depending on needs.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has 11 years of experience working in clinical settings and with people facing a range of concerns from mood disorders to trauma-related issues.

    What credentials and region does she practice in?

    She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida as a Florida LMHC.

    In which languages can sessions be held?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She accepts international clients.

    How are sessions priced and billed?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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