Tahaji Smith

Compassionate social work with practical strategies

LCSW Florida

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Tahaji

Tahaji Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, compassion fatigue, and career challenges.

Background and approach

She brings experience supporting clients through life changes, trauma and abuse, and a range of related struggles such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, body image, eating-related concerns, and problems with communication or commitment.

Smith draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, and existential perspectives. Her approach centers on collaboration, creating an accepting space where clients can explore difficult emotions and develop practical coping strategies.

With training in social work and a background in long-term public service, she aims to help people move toward greater clarity, resilience, and meaningful change. Clients working together with Smith can expect attention to both immediate symptom relief and longer-term patterns that affect well-being, with individualized care shaped by each person’s goals and life context.

Integrating therapeutic approaches with online convenience

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change reactions and behaviors; it is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life, which can help with issues like avoidance, low motivation, and persistent emotional pain.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals and preferences, combining elements from different models as needed to create a personalized plan that addresses both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that collaborative work, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work and caregiving responsibilities, provide ongoing check-ins between sessions, and allow people to participate from wherever they are located in Florida. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, behavioral experiments, and emotion-focused work to these formats to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, compassion fatigue, career difficulties, trauma and a range of related challenges such as attachment, body image, and codependency.

What is the therapist's general style and therapeutic approach?

The style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing acceptance and practical skill building. Techniques often draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, EFT, and existential ideas to match methods to the client's needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has three years of post-licensure clinical experience as an LCSW and brings additional background from many years of public service and related roles.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW24154 and practices with a Florida location listed.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English