Pelba Smith
Georgia LCSW specializing in stress, anxiety, and family
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About
Pelba Smith, LCSW, CSW, is a licensed therapist practicing in Georgia with ten years of clinical experience. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, family concerns, grief, and self-esteem challenges. Her additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Her professional work centers on helping clients develop deeper self-understanding and recover from difficult experiences while fostering meaningful personal growth. Drawing from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive framework, she seeks to provide individualized, affirming support that respects each personâs background and journey. Pelba guides clients through relationship and family dynamics, supports exploration of life purpose, and addresses patterns that contribute to isolation or diminished self-worth, with attention to communication and emotional repair.
Her professional work centers on helping clients develop deeper self-understanding and recover from difficult experiences while fostering meaningful personal growth. Drawing from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive framework, she seeks to provide individualized, affirming support that respects each personâs background and journey. Pelba guides clients through relationship and family dynamics, supports exploration of life purpose, and addresses patterns that contribute to isolation or diminished self-worth, with attention to communication and emotional repair.
- Location:
- Georgia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: GA LCSW CSW006670
- NPI Number: 1922486737
- License: LCSW (Georgia)
Online and remote therapy options
Pelba's profile does not list specific clinical approaches. Her practice emphasizes a trauma-informed, culturally responsive stance that focuses on helping individuals deepen self-understanding, process difficult experiences, and pursue personal growth. She works with issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family dynamics, and self-esteem.In remote sessions she collaborates with clients to set goals, explore communication patterns, and address concerns such as guilt, shame, loneliness, and social anxiety. The work is adapted to the online format to support reflective exploration, practical coping skills, and attention to relational patterns when relevant.
She connects with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Prospective clients can discuss which communication mode best fits their needs when they begin.
What is Pelba Smith's professional experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist working with stress, anxiety, depression, family concerns, grief, and self-esteem issues.
What credentials and license does she hold?
Pelba holds LCSW and CSW credentials. Her license is listed as GA LCSW CSW006670.
Which languages does she speak?
She provides services in English.
Where is she based?
Pelba is licensed and practices in Georgia.
How can clients work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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