Derrick Smith

You may feel stuck in patterns of closeness and distance—craving connection but fearing it at the same time. Attachment work helps you understand these patterns, where they come from, and how they show up in your relationships. Together, we’ll gently explore your story, build emotional safety, and create new ways of relating that feel more secure, connected, and true to who you are. Healing is possible, and it starts with feeling seen.

Family conflict can leave you feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or caught in roles you didn’t choose. Whether it's ongoing tension or unresolved wounds from the past, these dynamics can impact your sense of self and your peace of mind. In therapy, we’ll explore your family story with compassion and clarity, helping you set healthy boundaries, understand your needs, and respond in ways that align with who you’re becoming—not just who you’ve been.

You may feel like you’re never enough—constantly questioning your worth, comparing yourself to others, or stuck in self-doubt. Low self-esteem can shape how you show up in relationships, school, or work. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of these beliefs, challenge the inner critic, and help you connect with your inherent value. You don’t have to earn your worth—you just have to start seeing it. Healing begins when you start showing up for yourself with kindness and courage.

Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help clients notice and unhook from painful thoughts, make room for hard emotions, and reconnect with what truly matters. Instead of trying to eliminate discomfort, we focus on building a meaningful life alongside it—one guided by your values, not your fears. It’s about becoming more present, more open, and more aligned with who you want to be.

With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we work together to identify unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anxiety, shame, or self-doubt. You'll learn practical tools to challenge these thoughts, shift your perspective, and change the behaviors that keep you stuck. CBT empowers you to take an active role in your healing by bringing clarity to your thinking and greater balance to your emotional life.

Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help clients notice and unhook from painful thoughts, make room for hard emotions, and reconnect with what truly matters. Instead of trying to eliminate discomfort, we focus on building a meaningful life alongside it—one guided by your values, not your fears. It’s about becoming more present, more open, and more aligned with who you want to be.

With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we work together to identify unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anxiety, shame, or self-doubt. You'll learn practical tools to challenge these thoughts, shift your perspective, and change the behaviors that keep you stuck. CBT empowers you to take an active role in your healing by bringing clarity to your thinking and greater balance to your emotional life.

You may feel like you’re never enough—constantly questioning your worth, comparing yourself to others, or stuck in self-doubt. Low self-esteem can shape how you show up in relationships, school, or work. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of these beliefs, challenge the inner critic, and help you connect with your inherent value. You don’t have to earn your worth—you just have to start seeing it. Healing begins when you start showing up for yourself with kindness and courage.

Family conflict can leave you feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or caught in roles you didn’t choose. Whether it's ongoing tension or unresolved wounds from the past, these dynamics can impact your sense of self and your peace of mind. In therapy, we’ll explore your family story with compassion and clarity, helping you set healthy boundaries, understand your needs, and respond in ways that align with who you’re becoming—not just who you’ve been.

You may feel stuck in patterns of closeness and distance—craving connection but fearing it at the same time. Attachment work helps you understand these patterns, where they come from, and how they show up in your relationships. Together, we’ll gently explore your story, build emotional safety, and create new ways of relating that feel more secure, connected, and true to who you are. Healing is possible, and it starts with feeling seen.