Terriee Smith, LMHC

Terriee Smith is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She works with adults facing issues such as addiction, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anger. Terriee also supports people dealing with caregiver strain and aging and geriatric issues. She favors practical, down-to-earth work in sessions. That means talking through what’s getting in the way, learning small skills to cope, and practicing new ways of responding. Terriee draws on methods that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and a client-centered stance. Terriee has 11 years of experience in counseling. Her training includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling. She holds an LMHC, Florida licensed mental health counselor, and bases her practice in Florida. In sessions she aims to help people build clearer goals and step-by-step plans to reach them. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. She emphasizes tools that can be used between meetings, like brief mindfulness exercises and behavior-focused experiments. People who choose Terriee often want straightforward strategies and compassionate support while facing life transitions or longstanding struggles. If you want help sorting priorities, managing strong emotions, or caring for an aging relative while tending to your own needs, she offers a practical partnership to work toward those goals.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-driven action. It pairs mindfulness with small, practical steps to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace so people feel heard and can discover their own solutions. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Terriee will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and style. She adapts tools and pacing so the work feels usable day to day. Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full commute would be difficult. It also lets people practice coping skills in the settings where they live and make changes right away. Licensed professionals can help match the approach and session rhythm to what will work best for each person.