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Katina (Tina) Smith, LMHC
Indiana
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT focused techniques
- Emotion processing
- Mindfulness practices
About Katina
Katina (Tina) Smith is an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting challenges, bipolar mood management, and coping with life changes. Tina also pays attention to issues like abandonment, codependency, communication problems, blended family strain, and divorce or separation.
Tina uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens, helps people identify what causes their pain, and works with them to try new ways of responding. Sessions often include looking at unhelpful thoughts and testing different habits to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. That mix supports both short-term problem solving and deeper emotional processing when needed. She describes therapy as a space to work toward emotional health and clearer thinking.
Tina has experience with children, adolescents, and adults from her prior work, and she frames goals in practical steps people can try between sessions. She emphasizes improving communication, managing intense feelings, and building routines that help with mood and stress.
People who contact her can expect direct, plain language about what to try next and concrete tools they can use outside sessions. To begin, users typically follow the platform’s matching and scheduling process to set a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Katina often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work in sessions. CBT focuses on spotting thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or anger. Client-centered techniques prioritize the individual’s goals and use reflective listening to clarify what the person wants to change.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements to help people name and track strong feelings during sessions, and mindfulness practices to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce reactivity. These approaches can help with relationship conflict, trauma responses, mood shifts, and stress management.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person’s preferences, and adjust plans as progress is reviewed. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to prioritize based on needs and what works in practice.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. Those practical benefits can help people keep consistent work on their goals.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She focuses on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, mood concerns like depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, addictions, grief, and parenting and family-related strains.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests different responses. Sessions include concrete exercises and practical steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is an LMHC with 26 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and practising?
She holds an Indiana LMHC credential and lists Indiana as her location.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients, as noted in her profile.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and signup process.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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