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Theresa Smith

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s turning points

LPC Oklahoma

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Theresa

Theresa Smith is an LPC with two decades of clinical experience who blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on a long history of work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse as well as professional practice in substance use treatment, which informs her approach to addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and anger.

Theresa emphasizes compassion, respect, and attentive listening while supporting people through life transitions and complex emotional patterns like shame, abandonment, and attachment wounds. Her practice integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

Theresa also incorporates elements of motivational techniques and client-centered care to build practical coping strategies, improve communication, and address issues related to relationships, intimacy, career, and family dynamics. For clients who request spiritual support, she is willing to include Biblical counseling and prayer as part of therapy.

Based in Oklahoma and offering services in English, she accepts international clients and focuses on helping people find healthier mental well-being and greater life satisfaction.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Theresa frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people in clarifying values and building psychological flexibility when facing painful emotions or life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in her work to explore relational patterns and early attachment wounds that affect current relationships and intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Theresa works together with each client to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, and she adapts interventions over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with her can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those with busy schedules or geographical constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session rhythms, and access support from Oklahoma or from other countries where international clients are accepted.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she commonly address?
Theresa works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is client-centered and compassionate, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based techniques, and emotionally focused strategies as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience, including early work with victims of domestic violence and later roles in substance abuse counseling and drug court settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma; license details are OK LPC LPC04351.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Theresa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, 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, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English