Beth Anne Smith , LPC

Beth Anne Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with eight years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, identity questions including LGBT matters, career challenges, chronic pain, and eating disorders. Her practice also includes experience treating substance use concerns - she has worked with clients addressing addictions to heroin, prescription pain pills, cocaine, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, and alcohol.

Beth draws on both personal and professional insight as someone who is hard of hearing, which informs her understanding of disability-related challenges and the practical supports that help people adapt and thrive. Her approach is approachable and interactive, emphasizing collaboration so that therapy is shaped around each person's goals and values rather than fitting people into fixed labels.

She blends several evidence-informed methods including solution-focused techniques, client-centered care, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to create treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Sessions are designed to be respectful, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on practical strategies and personal strengths. Beth aims to meet clients where they are and help them move toward the changes they want to make in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's goals guide the work. It helps with relationship concerns, identity questions, self-esteem, and navigating life changes by prioritizing the client's values and pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT helps people identify unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and mood concerns and offers practical tools for coping and problem solving.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and strategies to reduce reactivity to stress and intense emotions. It can be useful for managing stress, anxiety, anger, and chronic difficulties by building skills to notice and respond rather than react.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Beth Anne Smith works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best given their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from different approaches so the plan reflects each person's unique situation and strengths.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to access care around work, family, and mobility needs. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain momentum between sessions and choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical.