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Online therapist

Dajuan Smith

Practical support for family and parenting challenges

Credentials
LMSW
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dajuan

Dajuan Smith is a licensed social worker who focuses on Family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem. He speaks plainly and helps people sort through everyday problems that interfere with family life and personal wellbeing. He aims to make the first step easier for someone who feels stuck or overwhelmed.

He treats common issues such as depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, and workplace stress. He also addresses caregiver strain, chronic illness or disability challenges, and communication problems that affect family dynamics.

Background and approach

His practice covers concerns from divorce and separation to midlife transitions and questions about life purpose. With 12 years of professional experience, Dajuan draws on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build skills and find workable solutions. He frames the client as the expert on their story and focuses on strengths that support change.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what will make daily life better. He is licensed in Michigan as a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW. He offers work in English and accepts international clients.

Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step connect a person with his practice. Dajuan aims to support people through tough decisions and daily stressors with steady, practical guidance.

Approaches that fit family life and online care

Evidence-based talk and skill-building approaches focus on what people do and think in everyday situations. One common approach helps identify unhelpful thoughts and then tests and replaces them with more useful ways of thinking; this can reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood. Another common approach teaches practical behavior and communication skills so people can manage stress, improve family interactions, and handle caregiver strain.

Finding the best approach usually happens together. The therapist listens to current problems, goals, and what has worked before, then suggests techniques to try. Clients and the therapist try methods and adjust them over time so the work fits each person's life and family circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls let people see and talk through issues in real time. Phone sessions fit tight schedules or limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These remote formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing family and work demands.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Dajuan commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and depression, as well as related areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness challenges, communication problems, and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and keeps sessions conversational and goal-focused to help people build skills and make changes that matter in daily life.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 12 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, relationships, mood concerns, and family issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Michigan as an LMSW with the credential MI LMSW 6801084258 and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the U.S. may connect for virtual sessions.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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