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Quinton Smith

Quinton Smith

LPC

Mississippi

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Mississippi / 2547
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Mississippi

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    • Client-centered approach
    • Motivational support
    • Practical skills

    About Quinton

    Quinton Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns. He brings ten years of experience to sessions and aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk honestly about what matters to them.

    He starts by listening closely to each person’s story and looking at emotional, social, and practical factors that shape their daily life. Quinton asks for collaboration so goals can be set together and so the work stays relevant to what the client wants to change.

    His style centers on being genuine, respectful, and accepting. He draws from client-centered therapy while also using practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Motivational Interviewing is part of the mix when people want support finding motivation to make changes.

    Quinton also integrates trauma-informed work and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing techniques when appropriate, and he pays attention to cultural differences that affect each person’s experience. Sessions focus on building self-awareness, identifying useful skills, and creating steps clients can use after therapy ends.

    People who meet with him can expect straightforward conversation, joint problem solving, and an aim toward clearer goals and better coping. He supports growth with practical strategies and a steady therapeutic relationship.

  2. How therapeutic approaches shape online care

    Quinton commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their motivation for change. This approach involves short reflective conversations that honor a person's goals and help resolve mixed feelings about taking action.

    He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Client-centered therapy guides the way he listens and responds, centering the person’s experience and building trust in the relationship.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with each person, try methods that match their goals, and adjust plans as the work progresses. Clients help set priorities and decide which tools feel most useful.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit conversations into a busy week, avoid travel time, and choose quieter surroundings that work for them. Online work also makes it easier to check in more frequently or to use shorter sessions for focused skills practice.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    CodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Mississippi

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does he help with?

    He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.

    What is his general therapy style?

    His style is person-centered and nonjudgmental, focusing on honesty and collaboration while using practical techniques from other approaches.

    How long has he been practicing?

    He has 10 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor with work that blends several therapeutic methods.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are costs handled?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin scheduling sessions?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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