- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Naomi
Naomi Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 24 years of experience in mental health practice. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, family issues, and depression. Naomi practices from Michigan and conducts sessions in English.
She focuses on helping people meet practical needs and build confidence. Sessions are centered on listening without judgment, clear communication, and setting achievable goals. Naomi emphasizes honest feedback and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her clinical style draws on client-centered methods and motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to address thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and impulsive behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are introduced for attention and stress management.
Naomi often supports people dealing with family problems and the specific strains of blended family issues. She also addresses abandonment, codependency, caregiver stress, grief and end-of-life concerns, and substance use. Her work includes practical problem solving and communication skills practice.
She asks clients to be willing and committed to the plan they create together. Progress is approached one step at a time, focusing on steady improvements in daily life. To begin, readers are directed to the online therapy options to match and schedule a first session.
How Naomi’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and priorities. In practice that means the therapist listens closely, asks clarifying questions, and helps the person set steps that fit their life. It suits people who want guidance that follows their values and pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include exercises to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes between meetings. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep causing stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and impulsive reactions. In an online setting, DBT work can include practicing specific techniques for distress tolerance and emotion regulation and reviewing how they apply to real situations like family conflict.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's goals and preferences and may adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten time spent traveling, or allow check-ins that focus on problem-solving rather than longer visits. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises and homework for remote meetings so therapy can be practical and relevant to everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Colorado, California, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and depression, plus related areas such as caregiver stress and blended family issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a listening, goal-focused approach that emphasizes honest communication, practical steps, and steady progress toward personal goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience in mental health practice working with individuals.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices from Michigan; the credential expansion indicates Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Master Social Worker.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.