Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Greetings!
My name is Avis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in the state of Texas. I obtained a Doctoral degree from Texas Southern University, a Masters degree from the University of Houston- Victoria and a Bachelors degree from the University of Houston. I have over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including educational, outpatient, residential and in-home. My areas of interest include but are not limited to working with anxiety, depression, familial conflicts, marriage and couples, life transitions and trauma/abuse.
I am truly passionate about mental health. In order for you to be of value to anyone else, you must take care of yourself. I am eclectic in my approach to treatment, which simply means that I use a variety of theoretical approaches to meet the needs of my clients. Most commonly, I utilize a solution focused approach to treatment. This means I meet you where you are, while focusing on the here and now and setting realistic goals for your future.
My counseling style is supportive. Choosing to receive counseling is not always an easy step. Therefore, it is my goal to make you as comfortable as possible while addressing your concerns. During this process, we will partner together to establish goals and implement strategies that will assist in overcoming life’s challenges. There is no better time to take back your life and obtain the peace and serenity that you deserve! I look forward to taking this journey with you.
Talk to you soon,
Dr. Smith
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Dr. Avis Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor practicing in Texas. She earned a doctoral degree from Texas Southern University, a master’s degree from the University of Houston-Victoria, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston. Dr. Smith brings 15 years of experience in the mental health field.
Her clinical background spans educational settings, outpatient clinics, residential programs, and in-home services. She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting challenges, self-esteem and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Dr. Smith takes an eclectic approach to treatment, tailoring methods to each person’s needs while often using solution-focused techniques that emphasize present strengths and attainable goals. Her counseling style is supportive and collaborative – she partners with clients to set clear objectives and develop practical strategies for overcoming obstacles. Dr. Smith aims to help people reclaim balance and a greater sense of well-being, and she is committed to guiding clients through meaningful change.
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One major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in the format that fits their needs and schedule, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to keep consistent appointments and integrate therapy into a busy life.
Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they decide a different fit would be better. For many people, online therapy provides an accessible, effective way to address everyday mental health concerns and work toward meaningful change.
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