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Lynnie Smith, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Anxiety and Self-esteem
See online therapy options- CBT based methods
- ACT and DBT skills
- LGBT affirming support
About Lynnie
Lynnie Smith, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity. She also focuses on codependency, feelings of emptiness, jealousy, obsessions and compulsions, and seasonal mood shifts.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions emphasize practical tools for managing anxiety and depression. She includes work on self-love and life purpose when those topics come up.
Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered principles. That means sessions mix structured exercises with open conversation. Clients can expect moments of teaching, practice, and reflection tailored to their goals.
She pays specific attention to issues that affect LGBT people and to common concerns for young adults. She helps people track patterns like codependency, obsessive thoughts, and social anxiety, then tries different ways of responding. Progress is measured by clearer thinking, steadier mood, and more workable daily routines.
On a practical level, she works with people to set goals, try new skills between sessions, and adjust approaches as needed. Her style is collaborative and focused on building concrete coping strategies that fit everyday life.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them. It helps people who feel stuck or empty find practical ways to live by what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete techniques to interrupt unhelpful patterns for anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That decision is collaborative and may change over time as progress is tracked.
The biography does not specify which session formats she uses, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow short check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in their usual surroundings and bring real-life situations into sessions for immediate problem-solving.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lynnie commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related issues, plus related topics like codependency and OCD symptoms.
How does she work with CBT and other approaches?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside ACT, DBT, and client-centered methods. That looks like noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new responses, and using skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a practicing therapist in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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