Terriee Smith , LMHC

Terriee Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings a compassionate, pragmatic approach to therapy. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by life’s challenges and works with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults. Using a mix of evidence-informed methods, she guides clients toward greater clarity, resilience, and practical coping skills that fit their daily lives.

She emphasizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a core tool, blending mindfulness with actionable steps to support cognitive shifts and meaningful behavior change. Her background also includes work with dual diagnoses, PTSD, and a broad range of mental health concerns, allowing her to tailor interventions to each person’s unique needs. Terriee draws on a foundation in psychology and counseling to build individualized roadmaps for growth and wellness.

Terriee holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Science in Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she aims to offer non-cookie-cutter, practical strategies that help clients move forward with confidence and flexibility. She partners with clients to create sustainable change and supports them in applying new skills beyond the therapy session.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Terriee integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients connect with their values and take purposeful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT combines mindfulness skills with practical steps to build psychological flexibility and can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers concrete tools for managing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma responses, and sleep difficulties by teaching skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy is part of her style as well, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of treatment. This collaborative stance helps people feel heard and empowers them to shape goals that matter to them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Terriee works with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Terriee offers flexible access - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and daily commitments while connecting with a licensed professional who provides tailored guidance and practical strategies.