Naomi Smith , LCSW

Naomi Smith earned her master’s degree in Social Work from Clark Atlanta University and combines academic training with extensive practical experience. She brings more than 10 years of experience in social work and over five years of clinical practice supporting people across diverse settings. Her background includes work in schools, military environments, and child abuse and neglect services, as well as individual, family, and couples counseling.

Naomi has developed a broad clinical skill set addressing depression, anxiety disorders, behavioral and discipline challenges in children, grief and loss, anger management and stress, and concerns about self-image and self-esteem. She also works with relationship and family issues, couple conflict, and other areas where emotional support and practical strategies can help people move forward. Naomi holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflects advanced training in assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention.

Her practice emphasizes clear communication and practical tools tailored to each person or family. Naomi’s experience across multiple systems gives her perspective when supporting clients through life transitions, parenting and family dynamics, trauma-related concerns, and struggles with mood, attention, and addictive behaviors. She aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore challenges, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Naomi Smith draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in an online format. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking meaningful action, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore their experience and find their own solutions, often helping with relationship and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies for depression, anxiety, and coping difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Naomi collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors sessions so the approach fits the individual rather than forcing one model.

Online therapy with Naomi is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options allow clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals and to continue progress without needing to travel for every appointment.