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Cathy Smith, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Cathy
Cathy Smith is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 18 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing parenting strain, grief, addictions, ADHD, and challenges with intimacy and self-esteem.
She began her career after undergraduate study in sociology, criminology, and Spanish, then worked in a residential treatment home for youth. That early work led her to complete a master’s degree in special education and later a master’s in counseling psychology. Her background includes years teaching in institutional, public, private, and alternative education settings.
Cathy describes relationship as central to counseling. She pays attention to a person’s culture, religion, sexual orientation, work, and beliefs. She also notes the importance of knowing professional limits and being straightforward about what can be addressed in sessions.
Her work draws on a mix of methods chosen with the client. She commonly uses client-centered techniques, solution-focused strategies, mindfulness practices, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tackle unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also brings psychoeducation and motivational interviewing into sessions when those tools fit.
Cathy has worked with a wide age range, including people on the autism spectrum and those with learning differences. She emphasizes a strength-based approach that builds on what someone already does well and pairs that with practical steps toward clearer thinking and better daily routines.
How Cathy applies practical approaches to online work
Many sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on noticing and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life changes.Client-Centered Therapy is another common approach she uses. It centers on listening to the person’s concerns and building on their own strengths to set and reach goals. Mindfulness Therapy is also used to teach moment-to-moment awareness and simple methods for reducing reactivity and stress.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Cathy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. She reviews what’s working and adjusts the plan as needed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from a workday. They can also let someone choose whether to use audio only or video depending on what feels most practical for them.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. Other areas include parenting strain, grief, addictions, ADHD, and self-esteem.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. The style is practical and driven by the client’s goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience in counseling and related work, including earlier roles in residential care and many years teaching.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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