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About Marie
Dr. Marie Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of clinical experience. She practices in Louisiana and focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationships, grief, career concerns, and coaching. She also addresses issues linked to adoption and foster care, attachment challenges, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and young adult issues.
Dr. Smith draws on long experience in schools, hospitals, clinics, and correctional settings. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions tend to include skills for coping, mood management, and practical problem solving rather than abstract theory.
She brings a background as an educator and administrator to clinical work. That experience informs discussions about developmental stages, school and career milestones, and how family and peer expectations shape self-acceptance. She often frames difficulties in terms of life transitions and observable patterns that can be addressed with concrete strategies.
Typical topics in sessions include coping skills, anger management, anxiety and depression, interpersonal difficulties from teen years through adulthood, and adjustment concerns. She also works on college and career readiness, workplace dynamics, and problem solving skills.
When a case appears to need more than individual therapy, referrals for family or couples services are suggested. The emphasis in her practice is on clear goals, behavioral strategies, and building useful routines that fit daily life.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people set their own goals. In practice this means sessions concentrate on the client’s priorities and on working together to decide what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses structured exercises and practical homework to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills include distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clear communication, useful where impulsivity or relationship conflicts are present. Dr. Smith draws on these approaches to build short-term skill sets and clearer routines that fit each person’s circumstances.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals, test a few techniques, and adjust based on what helps. The focus is on practical steps and measurable changes rather than fixed methods.
The biography does not list which session formats are provided, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or work break and can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also reduce travel and make scheduling across different locations simpler. Licensed professionals adapt session length and pacing so therapy fits everyday life rather than forcing large time blocks.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and grief issues, plus career coaching and related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
The practice uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience across schools, hospitals, clinics, and correctional settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Louisiana. The credentials listed are FL LMHC and LA LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select 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.