Paige Smart

Paige Smart is a licensed mental health professional who practices in Missouri and also holds licensure to provide counseling in Washington. She has six years of experience providing therapy services to people from a variety of backgrounds and life situations.

Her work addresses a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, mood swings and bipolar symptoms, relationship and family challenges, personality disorders, communication difficulties, grief and loss, and the effects of traumatic experiences. She also supports clients dealing with addictions, LGBTQ-related issues, intimacy-related concerns, anger management, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes.

Paige approaches treatment from a place of warmth and acceptance, aiming to create a non-judgmental atmosphere where trust can develop and therapy is a collaborative partnership. She begins by learning about each person using a biopsychosocial framework - exploring how biological, psychological, and social factors have shaped their current experience - and then applies a range of interventions to address their goals. Her methods include trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy, techniques drawn from dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, strengths-based approaches, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based practices.

She is licensed to practice in Washington as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and in Missouri as a Licensed Professional Counselor (MO LPC 2020031656; WA LMHC LH61044147). Together with clients Paige develops a plan aimed at reducing current challenges and supporting a healthier, more satisfying life. She looks forward to working with individuals committed to growth and change.