NaTanya Smith , LPC

NaTanya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the State of Texas who brings a decade of experience to her work in mental health. She gained five years of clinical experience as a counseling intern and then spent another five years working as a fully licensed counselor, developing skills across individual and group settings. Throughout her career she has supported people navigating grief and loss, substance use concerns, self-esteem struggles, communication difficulties, depression, and anger management.

NaTanya approaches counseling as a collaborative guide and partner, helping clients move toward their best selves and improved well-being. She blends client-centered therapy with solution-focused techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her practice emphasizes practical steps, insight, and building skills that promote lasting change.

Committed to providing what is most helpful for each client, NaTanya aims to create a supportive environment where individuals can explore challenges, identify goals, and work toward meaningful progress. She encourages anyone ready to begin the work of change to take the next step toward personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with NaTanya Smith

NaTanya uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist follows, helping individuals clarify values and goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and strengths to move toward concrete goals, making it useful for clients seeking short-term, goal-oriented progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and NaTanya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so care aligns with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to access regular sessions from home or elsewhere. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care, use approaches like CBT and solution-focused work in real time, and choose the format that best supports their lifestyle and progress.