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- CBT methods
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About Anastasia
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 11 years of experience, Anastasia Smith-McEwen helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and substance issues. She also supports people facing grief, intimacy questions, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns. Anastasia meets individuals who need practical tools and straightforward guidance.
She draws on client-centered work to focus on each person's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness practices are offered to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up in them.
Anastasia’s background includes home-based foster care counseling, crisis work at a community mental health center, and clinical roles on an acute inpatient unit. Those roles shaped how she works with people across ages and situations. She has provided individual and group sessions, and has experience in family counseling settings.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-directed. She uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable steps. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change.
Her approach is plain and problem-focused. She helps people build tools for managing symptoms and day-to-day challenges. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
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How her approaches translate to remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients clarify what matters to them. This method helps with motivation and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. It works well for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to present-moment experience and simple breathing or grounding practices. That approach can reduce rumination and help with stress and overwhelm.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. Anastasia will discuss what methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and adjust work as those needs change. She uses short exercises, goal setting, and tracking between sessions to measure progress together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking. Practical benefits of working remotely include fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. Online work can also make it easier to continue care while managing life responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, anger, career stress, ADHD, bipolar, LGBT matters, and family-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical goals and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of mental health counseling experience across home-based foster care, crisis services at a community mental health center, and acute inpatient work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.