Dr. Avis Smith , LPC

Dr. Avis Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a supervisor in the state of Texas who brings 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned a Doctoral degree from Texas Southern University, a Masters degree from the University of Houston-Victoria, and a Bachelors degree from the University of Houston. Her experience spans educational, outpatient, residential, and in-home settings, which informs a practical, adaptable approach to care.

Dr. Smith works with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and blended family challenges, self-esteem and communication difficulties, anger, career changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues such as attachment, forgiveness, cancer-related concerns, women’s issues, and the needs of young adults. Her practice emphasizes immediate, realistic goals and strategies to help clients manage life transitions and restore balance.

Practicing an eclectic framework, she most commonly uses a solution-focused approach, which concentrates on present strengths and small, achievable changes. Her counseling style is supportive and collaborative - she partners with clients to set goals and implement strategies that fit their circumstances and values. Dr. Smith aims to create an environment where clients can take steps toward increased well-being and a clearer path forward.

Solution-Focused Care and Flexible Online Options

Dr. Smith commonly uses Solution-Focused Therapy, an approach that concentrates on clients' strengths and practical steps they can take now to move toward their goals. This method is especially useful for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions because it emphasizes small, achievable changes rather than lengthy exploration of the past.

She also draws on an eclectic approach, blending techniques from different therapeutic models to fit the unique needs of each person. This allows her to tailor sessions for issues like family and parenting challenges, trauma recovery, self-esteem work, and career or role changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Smith works with clients to explore which strategies feel most helpful based on their goals, preferences, and current circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Dr. Smith is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, manage ongoing support between meetings, and maintain continuity of care during life changes.