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Cara Smith, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW in Georgia - anxiety and stress care
See online therapy options- CBT for thought patterns
- Skills for emotion regulation
- Practical behavior plans
About Cara
Cara Smith is a Georgia-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, and addiction. Cara also helps with sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and ADHD-related challenges.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core approach she relies on to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on client-centered work and mindfulness to slow down strong emotions and build useful habits.
Cara has worked with a wide age range, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. That breadth has given her experience with parenting questions, workplace stress, social anxiety, and behavior change. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, body image, and relationship communication problems.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills and small experiments people can practice between meetings. Expect straightforward exercises for changing thought patterns, brief behavior plans, and attention to how emotions affect daily choices. She also uses elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the Gottman Method for communication and emotion regulation when those tools fit.
Cara offers sessions in English and works from Georgia. Her training is listed as LCSW and CSW. Before booking, confirm the session formats she currently offers and the subscription details that apply.
How her approaches translate to online care
Online sessions draw on focused, practical methods clinicians use to change thinking and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is described in simple steps - identify a thought, test whether it helps, and practice alternative responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and work stress.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting. That approach helps people feel heard and clarifies goals before moving to skill practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for anger, relationship communication, and emotion regulation struggles.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will talk about which methods seem most helpful based on a person’s goals and preferences and then try practical steps together. Expect adjustments as progress is observed.
Confirm the exact session formats Cara currently offers before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy days - it can make shorter check-ins easier, reduce travel time, or allow sessions during a lunch break. Ask about subscription and scheduling details so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career difficulties, addiction, sleep problems, parenting strain, and ADHD-related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking and behaving. Sessions include practical exercises and short experiments to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She holds an LCSW and CSW and has 20 years of professional experience working with a broad age range from children to older adults.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Georgia as an LCSW and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm current pricing before booking.
What do I need to do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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