Denisha Smith, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Denisha

Denisha Smith is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people facing stress and life changes. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to address anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and trauma. Denisha explains things clearly and moves at each person’s pace so changes feel manageable.

Her style is direct and warm, inviting people to try small shifts that add up over time.

Background and approach

With 11 years of experience, Denisha combines structured techniques with flexible tools tailored to each person. She often uses mindfulness exercises to calm the body and CBT to challenge unhelpful thoughts. For people coping with past trauma, she may use EMDR to reduce the intensity of painful memories.

Her work is practical and hands-on. Sessions include skill building, gentle reflection, and concrete homework to practice new ways of responding between meetings. Denisha pays attention to cultural background and life context when shaping treatment plans.

She aims to reduce shame and blame so clients can focus on forward steps. The process is collaborative - goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. Denisha emphasizes that change requires effort, and she offers steady guidance through that work.

Based in Florida, Denisha supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, and adjustment to major life shifts. She also addresses attachment issues, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and grief-related concerns.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Denisha commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression; it is useful for stress, panic, and mood concerns. EMDR helps reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories through guided processing and can be helpful for post-traumatic stress and past abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, comfort level, and life situation. Sessions begin with a straightforward plan and are adjusted over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care from another location, or check in between appointments. The variety of formats supports different needs - whether someone prefers face-to-face conversation over video, quicker check-ins by text, or phone calls when video isn’t possible.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationships, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with person-centered and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are practical, with skill building, reflection, and actionable steps to practice between meetings.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 11 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background informs a range of approaches she uses with clients.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed mental health counselor - Florida LMHC MH18937. Her practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients for online work.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats let people choose what fits their routine and comfort.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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