Larriesa Smith

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hi and thanks for stopping by to learn more about me. I look forward to helping you along your journey to becoming your best self!

Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

I currently work with men, women, adolescent girls, older adults and families struggling with various concerns like depression, anxiety, conflict, life stressors, grief, adjustments, etc. I have specialities in oncology, medical social work and tobacco cessation. My clients have described my sessions as organic and life changing as we build strong rapport, create realistic goals, learn behaviors/triggers and work to becoming who you are destined to be.

My Background and Approach

I am currently a LCSW in NJ and PA. I have work in residential programs, child protection and oncology/primary care assisting people and families with different concerns like independent living for those with schizophrenia and bipolar to families and adolescents in the child welfare system and those who are affected by cancer and/or chronic pain/terminal illness. I had a wide scope of experiences and how to help the people I work with overcome their challenges. I practice the humanistic and strengths based approaches along with different modalities depending on the client’s needs. I also am a Tobacco Cessation Specialist to assist those who wish to quit smoking.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone has the ability to change and through hard work and dedication I have watched many people reach their goals at their own individual pace to get there. I meet each client where they are and we will take small, reasonable steps also known as SMART goals to move towards your desired achievement. My values are everyone being created equal and advocating for human rights and justice not justice for one but all. When helpful and requested I practice faith based-Christian counseling to help to understand God’s guidance in their lives and those who seek this find it effective.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Family Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief or Loss
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Aging Concerns
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • AmeriHealth
  • Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100/session

Reach out to Larriesa