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Emma Smith

Direct, relationship-focused counseling for growth

LPC Michigan

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Emma

Emma Smith is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Michigan with four years of clinical experience. She centers her work on relationship-based counseling and favors an honest, engaged approach rather than a passive style.

Background and approach

Emma aims to create a space where clients are invited to explore difficult material and pursue meaningful change. Her background blends several therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and the Gottman Method.

This mix supports work on relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and mood challenges such as depression. Additional areas of focus include attachment wounds, body image and control issues, impulses and hoarding, shame and guilt, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

Emma describes therapy as a collaborative, sometimes challenging process that asks clients to reflect and take steps toward growth. Her style is direct and relational, aimed at helping people connect with their authentic selves and build more satisfying emotional and interpersonal lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Emma integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and patterns that keep people stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational experiences shape current relationships and emotional responses, helping clients improve connection and security in their interactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, assess what resonates, and tailor methods to fit individual needs and preferences rather than assuming a single path will work for everyone.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals while choosing the format that best supports their daily life and practical constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating-related concerns, and depression, along with related matters like attachment, body image, control issues, and mood disorders.
How would you describe the therapist's approach and style?
The approach is relational and engaged, combining evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-focused work with a direct, authentic therapeutic stance.
What is the therapist's clinical background and experience?
She is a licensed professional counselor with four years of professional experience practicing in Michigan.
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credential details?
She holds an LPC credential in Michigan with licence number MI LPC 6401224593.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are sessions priced and what is the payment structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start working together?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageControl issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English