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Dr. Lauren Smith, LCSW
Florida
Dr. Lauren Smith LCSW - Stress and family concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Support for parenting
About Lauren
Dr. Lauren Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 13 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family concerns, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.
She focuses on practical, evidence-informed methods that address how thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact. Sessions tend to involve clear goals, concrete strategies to try between meetings, and check-ins on what is working. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods.
Dr. Smith has particular experience with adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, and divorce or separation. She also works with people affected by post-traumatic stress and with women facing life changes related to relationships and parenting.
Her style emphasizes straightforward discussion and collaborative problem solving. She listens to each person’s story and then suggests practical steps to change unhelpful habits and patterns. Sessions include exploring thoughts that maintain distress and testing new behaviors to see if they help.
Clients can expect a mix of talk, guided exercises, and brief homework tasks aimed at building skills. Dr. Smith practices with attention to cultural differences and to how identity shapes experience. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Smith draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how early bonds affect current reactions and relationship difficulties. Client-centered therapy prioritizes listening and reflection so the session follows the person’s concerns and pace.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss your goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. The therapist and client decide together which combination of approaches to use over time.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting conversations happen from wherever someone is at the agreed appointment time. These practical benefits help people try new skills in daily life and bring notes or examples directly into the session.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida, Tennessee, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on most?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family and parenting issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and related topics.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, with clear goals and homework tasks. She uses talk plus exercises aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a practicing therapist and has worked with people across a range of family and trauma-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in Tennessee and Florida and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions handled and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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