Tahaji Smith
LCSW using ACT, CBT, and mindfulness therapies
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About
Tahaji Smith (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who combines formal clinical training with long-standing public service experience. She holds a Master of Social Work and brings three years of clinical practice to her current work, alongside more than two decades of earlier public service. Prior to becoming a clinician she spent 17 years as a 911 call taker and dispatcher, a background that informs her approach to high-stress situations and crisis moments.
Tahaji works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, career questions, and life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue and caregiver strain, and she offers support around attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, eating and food-related concerns, and substance-related struggles. Her practice integrates several therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness practices, client-centered strategies, and existential perspectives.
She aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. Individuals interested in learning more are invited to reach out and discuss how her training and experience might align with their current needs.
Tahaji works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, career questions, and life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue and caregiver strain, and she offers support around attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, eating and food-related concerns, and substance-related struggles. Her practice integrates several therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness practices, client-centered strategies, and existential perspectives.
She aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. Individuals interested in learning more are invited to reach out and discuss how her training and experience might align with their current needs.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LCSW SW24154
- NPI Number: 1801609797
- License: LCSW (Florida)
Remote Therapy Options and Approach
Tahaji offers online services that bring together Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is presented as a way to clarify personal values and develop flexible responses to difficult thoughts and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce distress. Mindfulness practices are used to enhance present-moment awareness and support emotional regulation.
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to what an individual brings to the work, with an emphasis on practical tools and reflective exploration. Those looking for a therapist who blends values-based work, skills training, and attention to emotional experience may find this mix useful. Tahaji conducts sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and needs.
Prospective clients can discuss which combination of approaches and communication formats feels like the best fit during an initial conversation.
What is Tahaji Smith's clinical experience?
This profile lists three years of clinical experience. In addition, Tahaji has more than 20 years of public service experience and previously spent 17 years as a 911 call taker and dispatcher.
What credentials does she hold?
Tahaji is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential LCSW and holds license number FL LCSW SW24154.
Which languages does she speak?
She conducts work in English.
Where is Tahaji located?
She is based in Florida.
How can people work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with Tahaji?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as the first step.