Andrienne Horton-Smith , LCPC

Andrienne Horton-Smith is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois (LCPC) with more than 20 years of clinical experience. Her LCPC credential indicates formal licensure to provide clinical mental health counseling and therapy. She brings experience in individual and group counseling, life coaching, and mentoring, emphasizing the role of self-worth in personal growth and healing.

Her clinical work centers on helping people process emotional stressors that arise from anxiety, depression, and unresolved generational trauma. Andrienne combines practical strategies with compassionate guidance to help clients explore how past experiences and current patterns influence mood, relationships, and day-to-day functioning.

She approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own life, and she helps clients identify existing strengths along with new skills to manage difficult emotions and situations. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life takes courage, and Andrienne offers steady support and collaboration as clients move toward greater resilience and well-being.

Her practice is informed by evidence-based techniques and a focus on restoring a sense of self-worth, improving communication, and addressing trauma-related concerns. She aims to create a respectful space where people can work toward clearer goals and meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapeutic Support

Andrienne Horton-Smith draws on several established methods in her online work to address stress, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, mood challenges, and daily stressors. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process painful memories and reduce the ways past trauma affects current relationships and functioning, using targeted strategies to promote healing and stabilization. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps strengthen a person’s own motivation for change by exploring values and ambivalence.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Andrienne works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains practical and aligned with each person’s priorities.

Online therapy with her can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care, maintain progress between meetings, and choose the format that feels most helpful for each client.