Stephanie Smith
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About
Stephanie Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 17 years of experience helping people make sense of difficult emotions and life transitions. Her work supports individuals who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and the lingering impact of trauma and abuse, with a steady focus on practical growth and long-term resilience.
She often helps clients strengthen communication, understand mood patterns, and build coping strategies that fit their daily lives. Stephanie’s style is compassionate and collaborative, designed to help people develop deeper self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and move toward healthier choices and relationships.
Her areas of focus also include family and parenting concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem, anger, sleep challenges, addiction and recovery, and navigating change. Stephanie supports clients affected by adoption and foster care experiences, abandonment, and codependency, creating space to explore emotions, reconnect with self-worth, and foster meaningful personal transformation. She approaches each client’s situation as unique and works alongside them as they build the skills and insight needed for positive change.
She often helps clients strengthen communication, understand mood patterns, and build coping strategies that fit their daily lives. Stephanie’s style is compassionate and collaborative, designed to help people develop deeper self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and move toward healthier choices and relationships.
Her areas of focus also include family and parenting concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem, anger, sleep challenges, addiction and recovery, and navigating change. Stephanie supports clients affected by adoption and foster care experiences, abandonment, and codependency, creating space to explore emotions, reconnect with self-worth, and foster meaningful personal transformation. She approaches each client’s situation as unique and works alongside them as they build the skills and insight needed for positive change.
- Location:
- Tennessee, United States
- Years Experience:
- 17
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression, ADHD, Abandonment, Codependency, Communication problems, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TN LPC 2706
- NPI Number: 1619290814
- License: LPC (Tennessee)
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Stephanie Smith draws from several well-established therapy methods to support concerns like anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, relationship stress, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It can help clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns, practice new responses, and build practical coping tools for stress, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and everyday overwhelm.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach often used for trauma and post-traumatic stress. It helps clients process distressing memories in a structured way so those experiences feel less disruptive in the present.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) can be especially helpful for relationship and family concerns. It emphasizes understanding emotional needs, strengthening connection, and improving communication patterns that may be keeping people stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephanie collaborates with each client to choose strategies that match their goals, preferences, and the pace that feels manageable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This variety can make it easier to stay consistent, fit support into a busy schedule, and access care from wherever it is most convenient.
How much experience does Stephanie Smith have?
Stephanie Smith has 17 years of experience as a therapist, supporting clients through concerns such as stress, relationships, trauma, and major life changes.
Is Stephanie Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Stephanie Smith is licensed as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Tennessee. License number: TN LPC 2706.
In which languages does Stephanie Smith provide therapy?
Stephanie Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Stephanie Smith located?
Stephanie Smith is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Stephanie Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Stephanie Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your comfort level and schedule.
Does Stephanie Smith work with international clients?
No. Stephanie Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephanie 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.