NaTanya Smith, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About NaTanya

NaTanya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She greets people with straightforward support and a focus on practical change. She aims to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, relationship strains, family concerns, and depression.

Over a decade in mental health informs her work. That includes five years as a counseling intern and five years practicing as a licensed counselor. Her practice also addresses body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.

Background and approach

In sessions she takes a guiding, collaborative stance. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow the client’s goals and priorities. She combines that with solution-focused ideas to identify small, doable steps toward change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another tool she uses to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Therapy is presented in plain terms so parents can apply changes at home and in daily life. NaTanya values a practical, respectful partnership.

She aims to help clients build skills for coping with life changes and to strengthen relationships and emotional well-being. Her work is grounded in real experience and a steady commitment to each person’s goals.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. Online sessions using this approach mean the therapist asks questions, reflects concerns, and helps clients set goals that feel important to them. It works well for people who want a supportive, respectful collaborative space.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In virtual sessions CBT can include simple exercises, thought records, and homework that fits family life. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, and habit changes.

Solution-focused therapy highlights small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals. Online meetings make it easy to check progress and adjust next steps quickly. This approach suits people who want focused problem solving and short-term strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help you decide which tools to try based on your needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is made together and can shift as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make scheduling easier around work, school, and caregiving. They also let people use therapy from home, reducing travel and fitting support into busy family routines.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, and depression. She also addresses body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and related concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered methods to follow your goals while adding solution-focused and CBT strategies to create concrete steps forward.

How long has she practiced counseling?

She has ten years of experience in mental health, combining five years as a counseling intern with five years as a licensed counselor.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, TX LPC 67980, and practices in Texas.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or outside the U.S.?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English

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