Marian Smith , LMHC, LPC

Marian Smith, LMHC and LPC, is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor who also works as a personal development coach. With 21 years of experience, she blends clinical training and coaching skills to help people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma, grief, addictions, ADHD and other concerns.

She takes a careful, listening-centered approach and partners with each client to build a practical, goal-oriented plan. Those plans emphasize clear objectives and measurable progress so clients can move toward greater calm, confidence and a renewed sense of control. Marian helps clients align daily choices with their values and long-term goals rather than remaining stuck in survival mode.

Marian uses a mix of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Counseling, and Emotional Freedom techniques, treating these as tools to help clients develop fresh strategies. She works respectfully and with compassion, supporting individuals and families as they reframe problems, build new skills and convert obstacles into creative energy and resilience. Her focus is on reaching the core of what is causing distress and helping people find more satisfying, purposeful ways of living.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Marian Smith draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a compassionate, listening-focused space where clients are encouraged to explore their own goals and values. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and can help with stress, low self-esteem and relationship issues.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more constructive patterns. CBT is often effective for anxiety, mood challenges and coping with life transitions. In addition, Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set concrete, short-term goals and to build on existing strengths, which can be especially useful for clients seeking quick, actionable changes.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Marian works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and licensed professionals adjust techniques as progress is made. Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging add flexibility, making it easier to schedule sessions, maintain continuity of care and access support from different locations while working with therapists who tailor treatment to individual circumstances.