Dr. Rita Smith
Experienced counselor guiding meaningful change
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About
Dr. Rita Smith is a seasoned counseling professional with 25 years working across agencies serving diverse populations, universities, private practices, and military installations. She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and brings long-standing experience helping individuals, couples, and families pursue greater wholeness and meaningful lives.
Dr. Smith holds licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and also maintains a clinical counseling license noted as LCPC in MD, reflecting her formal credentials to provide therapeutic services. Her practice draws on Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to support clients wherever they are in their journeys.
She assists people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, depression, and other life transitions. Dr. Smith also offers coaching to help clients move toward practical, attainable goals. Her goal is to meet each person where they are and support steady steps forward to greater well-being.
- Location:
- Georgia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Career, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Anger, Coaching, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with life changes, Depression, Divorce, Forgiveness, Grief, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Life purpose, Parenting, Self-love, Separation, Trauma and abuse, Veterans, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: GA LPC LPC006779, MD LCPC LC0480
- NPI Number: 1508933391
- License: LPC (Georgia) #LPC006779 exp 2026-09-30 • LCPC (Maryland) #LC0480 exp 2026-01-31
Is Online Therapy the Right Choice for Your Mental Health Journey?
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can lead to real progress. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or adjusting to life changes, online therapy has been found to be comparably effective to traditional in-person care for most situations.
One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect in the format that best fits their needs and routine - video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to maintain consistent support.
The therapists providing these services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they are seeking a different fit. Online therapy can be a practical way to access professional help while adapting to the demands of daily life.
How much experience does Dr. Rita Smith have?
Dr. Rita Smith has 25 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Dr. Rita Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes, Dr. Rita Smith is a licensed therapist with GA LPC LPC006779, MD LCPC LC0480.
In which languages does Dr. Rita Smith provide therapy?
Dr. Rita Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Rita Smith located?
Dr. Rita Smith is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Dr. Rita Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Rita Smith through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Dr. Rita 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, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.