Theresa Smith, LPC - Therapist in Oklahoma

About Theresa

Theresa Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience. She uses a client-centered approach and practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction issues, depression, grief, and life changes. Theresa keeps language direct and plain so worried parents can quickly understand what to expect in sessions.

She began her career supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. That early work led her to help men facing emotional problems as well as people affected by substance use.

Background and approach

Over the years she added training in drug and alcohol counseling and worked in drug court and personal substance abuse treatment for nine years. Theresa draws from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses attachment-based work and emotionally-focused methods to look at how relationships and past hurts shape current patterns.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients notice values and take small steps toward meaningful change. Theresa practices in Oklahoma and holds the license OK LPC LPC04351. She works in English and is available to international clients.

Her style is warm and respectful, and she aims to listen first and respond without judgment. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps: naming problems, trying new ways of coping, and checking what works. Spiritual support and prayer can be included when a client asks for it.

She emphasizes safety, respect, and steady progress.

How Theresa’s Approaches Work Online

Theresa combines clear, action-oriented methods with relational work to help people make change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. It is practical and often used when you want concrete tools to manage moods and reactions.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present patterns. This approach helps people understand why they react in certain ways and supports healthier connections and boundaries. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets emotions in relationships and helps people express needs and rebuild trust when bonds are strained.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Theresa will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules. These options make it easier to keep regular sessions, try tools between meetings, and maintain contact during difficult times. Licensed professionals can guide homework, teach coping skills, and use these formats to stay connected while working toward steady progress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Theresa commonly address?

Theresa helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, career questions, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on listening and practical steps. Therapy combines direct skill teaching with emotional and relational work.

How long has she been practicing?

Theresa brings 20 years of experience, including years working with survivors of domestic violence and nearly a decade in drug court and substance abuse counseling.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is based in Oklahoma and holds the license OK LPC LPC04351 as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Theresa provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Oklahoma
Languages: English

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