Cherra Smith

LPC, PMH-C
Accepting Clients

I am passionate about helping others make positive changes in their lives and obtaining their goals. I'm a LPC and clinical supervisor.

Licensed Professional Counselor in , VA

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

I specialize in helping clients manage life transitions, perinatal mood/anxiety, and trauma concerns. My clients are adolescents and adults, who seek therapy to identify their strengths and develop healthy coping skills to improve their daily functioning and live their best life.

My Background and Approach

With over 18 years working in the mental health profession, I believe in utilizing an integrative psychotherapeutic approach, which means utilizing a variety of orientations and therapies, to meet my client's needs. I utilize a very direct, supportive and solution focused approach. I value working in collaboration with you to develop a treatment plan that best addresses your need. I hold a special space with helping women to overcome the increasing rise of maternal mental health. As a trained Postpartum Doula with specialized training , we'll work together to increase your coping skills to manage your life and motherhood. I also have extensive experience and training working with foster care and adoption related concerns. As an approved VA supervisor for LPC Residents clinicians, I enjoy assisting them through their various stages of their professional development.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that life happens and we all need the support and guidance of others to help bring forth healing and understanding. I bring a sense of compassion, and desire to see every person experience happiness and fulfillment. Through my own birthing experience and those of my family/friends, my passion for working with maternal mental health was born. I believe that anyone can change and deserve a supportive and non-judgemental space to do so.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Depression Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Divorce
  • Grief or Loss
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 23 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $75 - 150/session

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