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Denisha Smith, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Stress and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma and EMDR
- Parenting support
About Denisha
Denisha Smith is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than long lectures. Denisha values straightforward work in session and asks clients to practice new skills between meetings.
Her background includes extensive work with people who’ve experienced trauma and emotional abuse, and she has experience related to adoption issues. She also addresses common day-to-day problems like anger, low self-esteem, social anxiety, workplace stress, and feelings of emptiness.
Denisha blends techniques from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, existential thinking, and EMDR depending on a person’s needs. She explains options, and then uses methods that fit the client’s goals and willingness to try specific exercises. Progress is tracked through small, measurable steps.
Sessions are practical and focused on changing patterns that get in the way of daily life. She encourages people to take manageable actions between sessions and to practice new ways of responding to stressors. The aim is steady skill building rather than quick fixes.
How CBT, EMDR, and Existential approaches work online
Denisha commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice automatic thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions tend to include goal setting, short action plans, and practice tasks to try between meetings. EMDR is offered as a trauma-focused approach that uses structured processing to reduce distress related to painful memories and is used when trauma work is part of the plan.She also draws on existential therapy to help people clarify values, meaning, and life direction when those questions are central. That approach invites reflection and practical steps to align daily choices with what matters. Choosing the right approach is collaborative; she will discuss options, describe what sessions look like, and recommend a direction based on your needs and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into work breaks, reduce travel time, or choose a quieter time of day. The therapist and client can agree on session length and pacing so work between meetings fits into everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, bipolar mood concerns, anger, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Sessions focus on concrete exercises and homework to change patterns that cause distress.
What level of experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and populations across the lifespan.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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