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Naomi Smith, LCSW, LMSW
Michigan
LCSW counselor - Stress and addiction care
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Person-centered planning
- Motivational interviewing
About Naomi
Naomi Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 24 years of experience in mental health. She practices in Michigan and focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, family issues, and depression. Naomi offers direct, practical help for people who need steady support while working toward specific changes.
She uses clear, person-centered conversations to identify current problems and set achievable goals. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts, feelings, and actions that get in the way, and then trying small, concrete changes. Naomi draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas alongside motivational and mindfulness practices when they fit the client's goals.
Her work emphasizes honest communication and straightforward planning. She encourages clients to commit to steps they can follow between sessions. Naomi frames change as something people build over time, one piece at a time, and she helps keep that process organized and realistic.
Naomi has experience with a broad set of concerns including abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, substance use, grief, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and issues that come up in aging and end-of-life care. She integrates person-centered planning with skills-based approaches to handle both emotion-focused and behavior-focused goals.
Sessions aim to develop practical skills for daily life. Naomi helps people break larger problems into manageable steps and track small gains. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
How Naomi uses structured approaches in online work
Naomi commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain stress or anxiety. CBT methods focus on concrete skills for changing thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be practical to practice between sessions.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person's goals and motivations. That approach centers the client's experience and helps clarify what they most want to change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques appear in her work when emotion regulation or impulsivity is a concern, offering specific skills for handling intense feelings and improving coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Naomi collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She may combine skills-based CBT tasks, motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment, and person-centered planning so the plan fits day-to-day life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel and by allowing shorter check-ins or flexible appointment times. Talk with her during the matching process about timing, session length, and how to structure work so it fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Colorado, California, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, codependency, substance use, grief, guilt, and issues related to aging.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test small behavioral changes. CBT is paired with practical planning and between-session tasks when appropriate.
What is her background and experience?
She has 24 years of experience working in mental health and providing therapeutic services to individuals. Her work history covers a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan. Licensure is shown as NY LCSW and MI LMSW in her provided details.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to scheduling and next steps.
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