Barbara Smith LPC, LCDC

Accepting Clients

I work with clients who are tired of holding it all together and ready for a more grounded, honest way of being with themselves.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Canton, TX

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Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware — yet feel overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure of what’s next.

My Background and Approach

My approach is warm, intuitive, and collaborative. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you; it’s about creating a safe space to slow down, understand patterns, and reconnect with what matters most. We focus on clarity, self-trust, and practical ways to feel more balanced and supported in everyday life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, respectful, and real. I don’t see people as broken or in need of fixing — I see them as human beings responding to life, stress, and change. I believe everyone has the right to be happy whatever that means to them. Therapy should support clarity, self-trust, and meaningful connection — not pressure or performance.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Addiction Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Other Techniques

  • Coaching
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other Issues

  • Addiction
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LPC, LCDC, State of Texas · #84835
Years in practice
1 year

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

167 N. Buffalo
Canton, TX 75103
903-287-6148
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 32.5570991°, -95.8636086°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 150/session

Info

Email Barbara
167 N. Buffalo
Canton, TX 75103
167 N Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103-1353

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