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Anastasia Smith-McEwen

Calm, practical counseling for everyday challenges

LPC Mississippi

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Anastasia

Anastasia Smith-McEwen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, parenting challenges, and issues related to self-esteem, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy.

Background and approach

She brings focused attention to life transitions and career concerns while also addressing family dynamics and LGBT-related matters. Drawing on 11 years of clinical experience, Anastasia has worked across home-based foster care, crisis services at a community mental health center, and acute inpatient treatment.

That variety has informed her comfort with individual, group, and family counseling and given her practical insight into crisis- and community-based care. Her approach blends problem-solving and present-focused strategies with respect for each person's lived experience.

Anastasia uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered practices, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused interventions to help clients build coping skills, reduce distress, and make measurable changes. Her work is guided by a desire to equip people with tools they can use outside sessions to navigate difficult moments and pursue their personal goals.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online



Anastasia commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques to guide online work. CBT is a practical method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and helps clients develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating space for people to explore their goals and values while the therapist provides support and reflection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Anastasia works with clients to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time so the plan stays aligned with progress and changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to access ongoing support from Mississippi without commuting, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and provide varied ways to practice skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Anastasia supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, and career difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines practical problem-solving with empathetic, client-centered work, emphasizing skill-building and collaborative planning tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in various settings including home-based foster care, crisis counseling at a community mental health center, and acute inpatient services.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with the credential listed as MS LPC 1752.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English