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Stephanie Smith

TN LPC 2706
Credentials
TN LPC 2706
NPI Number
1619290814
Location
Tennessee
Languages
English
Stephanie Smith
17 years experience

About Stephanie Smith

As a licensed therapist in Tennessee, I bring 17 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging life experiences, including stress, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and personal transformation.

I specialize in addressing anxiety, communication challenges, mood disorders, and healing from past experiences. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on empowering individuals to develop stronger self-understanding, resilience, and healthy coping strategies.

My therapeutic work spans diverse areas including family dynamics, addiction recovery, post-traumatic growth, and supporting individuals touched by adoption and foster care experiences. I am committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, build self-love, and cultivate meaningful personal growth.

Every journey is unique, and I’m honored to walk alongside my clients as they discover their inner strength and create positive change in their lives.

Licenses

LPC
2706

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Family problems
  • Mood disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-love

Clinical Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Stephanie was very patient and an attentive listener. She took time to explore problems from many angles to find the root cause of issues. She would ask detailed questions that would often allow me to come to my own conclusions.”

“Ms Stephanie always listens and you can tell she really cares and takes her time with you. Super compassionate, personal and kind. Makes you feel understood but also challenges you to be better, which is a great trait in a therapist”

“She is understanding and a great listener. No matter what you talk about she doesn't judge. I would recommend everyone to her. 10 out of 10.”

“Stephanie is great. I'm lucky to have her.”

“She was very helpful, insightful. I enjoyed it, I would love to continue working with her in the future, being that it was our first session.”

“Stephanie listens to me and addresses my issues with helpful suggestions. Very pleased with my therapy thus far.”

“Stephanie has been very supportive as I work through family and relationship issues. I didn't have much experience with therapy before and she made it easy. I feel much much better after meeting with her regularly for the past 9 months or so.”

“She listens great, she gives advice when needed and where needed. I have not found a better therapist until now - and I have tried multiple places/areas.”

“Stephanie has been amazing! It’s always tough getting started and opening up but she has made it as easy as it can be. She offers excellent guidance. I am very confident in her plan and ability to help me reach my goals.”

“Stephanie is the first therapist to actually help me work through all my issues. She’s made me feel listened to and is really easy to talk to and open up with. She NEVER makes me feel rushed, and always gives me honest feedback to my concerns/problems. She has been really amazing and for the first time ever I feel like I’m healing properly! I cannot recommend her enough!”

“She is truly such a kind therapist who listens and helps me get to the root. Talking to her and listening to her input has been a blessing and has strengthened me mentally”

“Stephanie is patient, understanding and knowledgeable with my concerns.”

“I have only done 2 sessions so far, and they both have been amazing! I have already seen growth and improvement”

“Stephanie Smith is amazing. She helped me work through the things I knew I needed. She even helped with things I didn't know was necessary to move forward. <br /> This has been an amazing move forward for me. Thank you and good luck on your journey. Never give up!”

“Stephanie Smith is a GREAT therapist!! I have NEVER had a therapist like her before!! She listens to me, and actually seems like she cares, and she breaks things down for me so that I can understand!!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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