Selma Smith
Compassionate support for change and recovery
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About
Selma Smith, LCMHC, is a licensed counselor in North Carolina with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through change, growth, and recovery. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), she brings training and clinical experience to help clients strengthen motivation, rebuild self-esteem and confidence, and develop practical coping skills for life transitions.
She has experience working with addictions and understands how challenging it can be to shift patterns that no longer serve a person’s well-being. Selma also works with compassion fatigue, supporting those who feel emotionally drained from caregiving, helping professions, or ongoing stress. Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with attention to each client’s unique situation and goals.
Selma tailors the conversation and treatment planning to the individual, collaborating on a path forward that fits personal needs and priorities. She recognizes that reaching out for support can take courage, especially when someone is ready for a more fulfilling and happier life, and she aims to provide steady encouragement as clients take meaningful steps toward change.
She has experience working with addictions and understands how challenging it can be to shift patterns that no longer serve a person’s well-being. Selma also works with compassion fatigue, supporting those who feel emotionally drained from caregiving, helping professions, or ongoing stress. Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with attention to each client’s unique situation and goals.
Selma tailors the conversation and treatment planning to the individual, collaborating on a path forward that fits personal needs and priorities. She recognizes that reaching out for support can take courage, especially when someone is ready for a more fulfilling and happier life, and she aims to provide steady encouragement as clients take meaningful steps toward change.
- 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)
Evidence-Based Support That Fits Online Life
Selma Smith uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients make meaningful, practical changes. In sessions, she may draw from approaches that focus on building coping skills for daily stress and anxiety, strengthening motivation, and improving confidence. This kind of skills-based work can be especially helpful for navigating life transitions, managing overwhelm, and creating healthier routines.She also supports clients coping with addictions, using structured, goal-oriented strategies that help clarify what is driving a pattern and what steps can support change over time. For people experiencing compassion fatigue, therapy can focus on recognizing emotional depletion, setting sustainable boundaries, and rebuilding a sense of steadiness and purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Selma works collaboratively, taking time to understand a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailoring the conversation and treatment plan to fit what is most relevant and helpful.
Online therapy makes it easier to get consistent support in a format that fits real life. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, and they can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility between sessions.
How much experience does Selma Smith have?
Selma Smith has 11 years of professional experience providing therapy and support.
Is Selma Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Selma Smith is licensed as an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) in North Carolina. License: NC LCMHC 7724.
In which languages does Selma Smith provide therapy?
Selma Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Selma Smith located?
Selma Smith is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Selma Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Selma Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Selma Smith work with international clients?
No. Selma Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Selma 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.