Pelba Smith
Support for anxiety, grief, and self-esteem growth
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About
Pelba Smith is a licensed therapist in Georgia who supports individuals as they navigate complex emotions and life challenges. With 10 years of experience, she helps clients strengthen self-understanding, work through difficult experiences, and move toward meaningful personal growth.
Her work commonly focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, family dynamics, grief, and self-esteem. She also helps clients address communication problems, social isolation, and the heavy inner experiences that can come with guilt and shame, while making space for questions about life purpose and building self-love.
Pelba practices through evidence-based therapeutic techniques and draws from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive framework that respects each person’s background and lived experience. She aims to offer affirming, individualized support and to collaborate with clients as they pursue healthier relationships, greater emotional balance, and a clearer sense of direction.
Her work commonly focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, family dynamics, grief, and self-esteem. She also helps clients address communication problems, social isolation, and the heavy inner experiences that can come with guilt and shame, while making space for questions about life purpose and building self-love.
Pelba practices through evidence-based therapeutic techniques and draws from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive framework that respects each person’s background and lived experience. She aims to offer affirming, individualized support and to collaborate with clients as they pursue healthier relationships, greater emotional balance, and a clearer sense of direction.
- 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)
Evidence-Based Support That Fits Your Life Online
Pelba Smith uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients better understand what they are feeling, what may be contributing to it, and how to respond in ways that support long-term growth. This structured, skills-focused approach can be especially helpful when stress, anxiety, depression, or self-esteem concerns begin to affect daily life and relationships.Her trauma-informed framework prioritizes emotional safety and pacing, recognizing that difficult experiences can shape the way people relate to themselves and others. This perspective can be useful for clients working through guilt and shame, grief, or the aftereffects of challenging life events. She also brings a culturally responsive lens that honors each client’s identity and lived experience, which can support more personalized and affirming care as clients explore life purpose, self-love, and family dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Pelba collaborates with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to stay consistent, get support between sessions, and choose a format that matches comfort level and schedule.
How much experience does Pelba Smith have?
Pelba Smith has 10 years of experience supporting clients through concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family challenges, and self-esteem.
Is Pelba Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Pelba Smith holds the credentials LCSW and CSW, and is licensed in Georgia with license number GA LCSW CSW006670.
In which languages does Pelba Smith provide therapy?
Pelba Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Pelba Smith located?
Pelba Smith is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Pelba Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Pelba Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your needs and schedule.
Does Pelba Smith work with international clients?
No. Pelba Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Pelba Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.