Michelle Smith

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Sometimes life throws us a curveball - or several. Complex trauma? Maybe I can help. Over 12 years of experience. Direct and humorous.

Clinical Social Worker in Maryland

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

Struggling through an issue? Serious about making significant improvements? Life sometimes throws us unexpected and difficult challenges that can have an undesirable effect on mood, relationships, employment, and overall health. It is normal to need a little support from time to time to help navigate situations that leave us feeling overwhelmed or helpless.

My Background and Approach

You're your own expert. We clarify what your unique goals are and will use a mixture of evidence-based techniques to help you achieve those goals. Most of my clinical expertise and experience is related to trauma and anxiety.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a curious individual with an adventurous spirit, I've had quite a wide variety of life experiences; Enough of them to know that beliefs have a tendency to change as we gain more information. I like to approach all things with curiosity and an open mind. I like collaborating and asking a lot of questions. One belief that has persisted over time: Laughter is often the best medicine.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eclectic Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • The Satanic Temple
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 13 years of practice
  • Rate: $95 - 185/session

Reach out to Michelle