Selma Smith
North Carolina LCMHC focusing on addictions and life changes
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About
Selma Smith, LCMHC, is a licensed counselor in North Carolina with 11 years of professional experience. Her work spans a wide range of concerns including addictions, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep challenges, parenting, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, coaching, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, dissociation, domestic violence, substance use, and first responder concerns. She brings this breadth of focus to each client interaction.
She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs. Selma emphasizes collaboration and tailoring rather than a single method, and she frames the work as a process that unfolds with the client. She communicates a commitment to support and empower individuals taking steps toward change, and she recognizes the courage involved in beginning that process.
She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs. Selma emphasizes collaboration and tailoring rather than a single method, and she frames the work as a process that unfolds with the client. She communicates a commitment to support and empower individuals taking steps toward change, and she recognizes the courage involved in beginning that process.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 11
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NC LCMHC 7724
- NPI Number: 1083937882
- License: LCMHC (North Carolina)
Online sessions, communication options, and focus areas
Selma offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are intended to give people options for how they prefer to connect and to support ongoing conversation between meetings. The profile indicates availability through those four communication methods.Work often centers on areas listed in her profile. For example, addiction-focused care involves exploring patterns, motivation, and coping strategies; support for compassion fatigue emphasizes recognizing stressors and restoring balance in caregiving roles; and coaching for self esteem and life changes attends to setting goals, building confidence, and practical problem solving. The profile does not specify particular clinical modalities by name, so conversations about technique and pacing are shaped to the person’s needs.
People seeking collaboration will find a practitioner who tailors dialog and treatment planning to the individual. Prospective clients can discuss which remote format fits their circumstances and how ongoing communication will be managed.
How long has Selma Smith been practicing?
She has 11 years of professional work experience.
What credentials and license does she hold?
Selma is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina. License details listed are NC LCMHC 7724.
Which languages does Selma speak?
The profile specifies English.
Where is she located?
She is based in North Carolina.
What ways can I meet with her online?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
No. The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.