Profile / United States
Tahaji Smith, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and stress work
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Practical skill building
- Focus on relationships
About Tahaji
Tahaji Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, substance concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and career-related stress.
She draws on straightforward, goal-focused methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and test new ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. Clients will work on specific problems such as panic, low motivation, or difficult life changes in short, focused steps.
Tahaji uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential ideas. That means she balances skills for changing thinking and behavior with attention to values, emotional experience, and personal meaning. Conversations include both skill practice and exploration of how feelings and beliefs shape choices.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work and two decades of public service work before clinical practice. That prior work involved high-pressure roles responding to crises and has shaped a practical, no-nonsense approach to problem solving.
In sessions she aims to help people identify patterns that keep problems going and then try concrete alternatives. She asks about current stressors, checks what has or hasn’t worked before, and sets short-term steps to test. Progress is measured in real-world changes such as fewer panic episodes, clearer communication, or better day-to-day coping.
To begin, clients follow the site sign-up process to match and schedule an initial appointment. Sessions are conducted in English for people located in Florida.
How Tahaji Uses Structured Approaches Online
Tahaji commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her clinical work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and practicing actions that fit those values even when emotions are difficult, which can help with motivation, grief, and life transitions.She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current problems, goals, and preferences together and try methods that match those needs. Adjustments are made based on what feels useful and what produces real changes in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets clients practice skills where challenges occur, such as using communication skills between work breaks or testing anxiety-reduction techniques at home. Licensed professionals help set concrete practice tasks and follow up on progress between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and career-related stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises to change thinking and actions that keep problems going.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Social Work and has three years of clinical practice as an LCSW, plus long experience in public service roles before becoming a clinician.
Where does she practice and what is her credential?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida and works with people located in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients; sessions are for people in Florida.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I 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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