Michelle Smith, LCMHC, LMHC
Licensed counselor guiding meaningful change
- 10 years experience
- Trauma and grief support
- Relationship and family focus
About Michelle Smith
Michelle Smith is a licensed mental health professional with a decade of experience helping people navigate major life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and everyday stress. She draws on extensive training in therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, clinical hypnosis, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. Her practice emphasizes a client-centered, nonjudgmental stance that seeks to meet individuals and families where they are and support them in moving toward their goals.
Michelle works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting and blended family dynamics, eating and sleeping difficulties, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges related to adoption, attachment, and abandonment. She also offers specialized support around LGBTQ matters, kink-aware issues, and compassion fatigue. With experience across diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds, she integrates evidence-based techniques flexibly to respond to the unique circumstances each person brings.
Michelle holds the credentials LCMHC and LMHC - designations that indicate she is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and she provides services in English. Her approach balances practical skill-building with deeper exploration so clients can develop coping tools while working toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Michelle works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting and blended family dynamics, eating and sleeping difficulties, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges related to adoption, attachment, and abandonment. She also offers specialized support around LGBTQ matters, kink-aware issues, and compassion fatigue. With experience across diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds, she integrates evidence-based techniques flexibly to respond to the unique circumstances each person brings.
Michelle holds the credentials LCMHC and LMHC - designations that indicate she is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and she provides services in English. Her approach balances practical skill-building with deeper exploration so clients can develop coping tools while working toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Smith have?
Michelle Smith has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Michelle Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCMHC and LMHC, which stand for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are NH LCMHC 2669 and FL LMHC MH16532.
In which languages does Michelle Smith provide therapy?
Michelle Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Smith located?
Michelle Smith is located in Oklahoma.
How can I work with Michelle Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Smith work with international clients?
Yes, Michelle Smith works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Michelle Smith often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical skills to act in line with those values while managing difficult thoughts and feelings. She also integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns, improving connection and trust in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another central approach she applies - it focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and build effective coping strategies.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors a combination of strategies that align with their strengths and life circumstances so clients can feel involved and supported in shaping their care.
Online therapy with Michelle is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access therapy from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt methods to fit each person’s life.