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NaTanya Smith, LPC
Texas
Licensed Counselor - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused goals
About NaTanya
NaTanya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self‑esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, and life changes. She also focuses on issues like body image, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and feelings of emptiness.
NaTanya favors practical, conversational sessions. She uses client-centered work to listen and understand what matters most to each person. She then draws on solution-focused strategies to set clear, short-term goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits.
She has worked in both group and individual settings. That range means she brings concrete tools people can use between sessions. Expect straightforward techniques for handling anxiety, improving communication, and managing anger.
Her style emphasizes collaboration and small, measurable steps. Clients work on skills such as identifying thought patterns, practicing new responses, and setting achievable goals. Sessions often include clear practice tasks to try between meetings.
NaTanya practices in Texas and offers services in English. She draws on a decade of counseling work that includes five years as an intern plus five years as a licensed counselor. To start, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
NaTanya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and change unhelpful behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete steps such as tracking thoughts, testing new responses, and practicing skills between sessions to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.She also uses client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the person’s concerns and perspective. This approach involves listening closely and letting the client steer which goals matter most. Solution-focused therapy complements that by setting small, achievable goals and checking progress in short, practical ways.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. NaTanya will help decide which combination of methods fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusts as goals change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten check-ins when appropriate, and let people practice skills in everyday settings. Talk with NaTanya about timing and structure so sessions match real-life routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. It is paired with practical exercises to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years in the mental health field, including five years as a counseling intern and five years as a licensed counselor.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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