Theresa Smith, LPC
Licensed counselor specializing in trauma and recovery
- Trauma and addiction
- Relationships and family
- Compassionate support
About Theresa Smith
Theresa Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma with 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. She earned a Master of Arts from Oral Roberts University in 2008 and has built a practice rooted in understanding complex behavioral, social, and emotional concerns.
Theresa began her career working with women who survived domestic violence and sexual abuse, and later expanded her work to include male survivors and perpetrators. That experience shaped her ability to help men address emotional challenges and to work effectively across gender lines. Encounters with clients facing substance use led her to pursue specialized training in alcohol and drug counseling, and she spent nine years working in drug court and in private substance abuse treatment.
Over the years Theresa has helped people coping with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, abandonment and attachment wounds, grief, shame, anger, and challenges related to intimacy and family dynamics. Her therapeutic style is client-centered and often integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside compassion-focused and motivational strategies. As a Christian, she will include Biblical counseling and prayer when clients request spiritual support.
Theresa approaches each person with respect and empathy, emphasizing active listening and collaboration. She looks forward to working with clients to build healthier patterns, stronger relationships, and a more satisfying life.
Theresa began her career working with women who survived domestic violence and sexual abuse, and later expanded her work to include male survivors and perpetrators. That experience shaped her ability to help men address emotional challenges and to work effectively across gender lines. Encounters with clients facing substance use led her to pursue specialized training in alcohol and drug counseling, and she spent nine years working in drug court and in private substance abuse treatment.
Over the years Theresa has helped people coping with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, abandonment and attachment wounds, grief, shame, anger, and challenges related to intimacy and family dynamics. Her therapeutic style is client-centered and often integrates cognitive behavioral techniques alongside compassion-focused and motivational strategies. As a Christian, she will include Biblical counseling and prayer when clients request spiritual support.
Theresa approaches each person with respect and empathy, emphasizing active listening and collaboration. She looks forward to working with clients to build healthier patterns, stronger relationships, and a more satisfying life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Theresa Smith have?
Theresa Smith has 20 years of experience as a professional therapist.
Is Theresa Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: OK LPC LPC04351.
In which languages does Theresa Smith provide therapy?
Theresa provides therapy in English.
Where is Theresa Smith located?
Theresa is located in Oklahoma.
How can I work with Theresa Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Theresa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Theresa Smith work with international clients?
Yes, Theresa Smith works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Theresa 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 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Theresa Smith
Theresa Smith commonly draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and attachment-based approaches. Client-centered therapy emphasizes warmth, acceptance, and listening so clients feel heard while they explore goals and values; it is helpful for building self-awareness and improving relationship skills. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that contribute to stress. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and can support healing from abandonment, trust issues, and intimacy challenges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and tailors methods over time so treatment fits each individual. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt techniques as clients make progress or face new challenges.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, and travel. Theresa provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in sessions from home or while traveling, maintain continuity of care, and choose the format that best supports their schedule and comfort.