MISTY SMITH (She/her)

MS LPC CAADC CCS
Accepting Clients

I help clients proactively manage everyday life through conversational therapy. Let's talk about the issues and find realistic solutions.

Counselor in Elmira, MI

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Stressed? Feel like a rock is sitting in the middle of your chest and can't get it off? Feel like no matter what you do, it's never good enough and nobody understands? I want to help you be your own best friend. I want to help you stop worrying about what others think and focus on yourself. Become the person that you want to be and provide solutions to the problems that you identify.

My Background and Approach

I have a master's degree in mental health counseling and my CAADC certification. I have over 10 years experience in addictions and mental health. I work extensively with LGBTQIA+. My approach to therapy is helping clients recognize the dysfunctional thinking the dysfunctional thinking patterns in their head that often brings about negative self image, negative self worth, and negative behavior.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I identify as queer and work hard to advocate for the queer community. I volunteer my time and energy to helping those who aren't always able to advocate for themselves. Living in Northern Michigan, I am often faced with adversity from those trying to put us down but I use this as opportunity for education.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Addiction Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 13 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 225/session

Info

Email MISTY
4384 Snowridge Trail
Elmira, MI 49730

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