- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Charmaine
Charmaine Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) practicing with 17 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, self-esteem, and coaching for life transitions. She is licensed in Kentucky and holds LMFT and LCMFT credentials as listed.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that trace back to early family roles and expectations. She uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotion-focused work to help people recognize thoughts and feelings that keep old patterns alive.
Charmaine also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current closeness and distance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles may be used to help people take values-driven steps even when feelings are difficult. Client-centered methods guide how sessions are paced and how goals are set together.
She has worked with people facing issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, blended family concerns, and caregiver stress. Other areas include communication problems, commitment concerns, body image, divorce and separation, and challenges tied to fatherhood and family of origin issues.
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. Conversations are designed to surface repeating family patterns and test small changes. People who want clear, actionable feedback about how their past shapes current relationships often find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action guided by personal values. It can help people who want to stop being driven only by avoided emotions and move toward relationship or life goals. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early family connections shape current patterns of closeness and distance; it helps when someone wants to understand repeating relationship roles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior cycles and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety or improve communication.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Charmaine will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the pace and focus of sessions as they go.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday or evening routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. For some people, phone or video sessions let them focus on a single issue without taking a large block of time. Ask about the available formats when arranging the first appointment so sessions match daily life and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Texas, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
Charmaine works with stress, anxiety, relationship tension, family concerns, and self-esteem issues. She also focuses on topics like abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical. She uses client-centered pacing alongside evidence-informed techniques to set goals and test small changes.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with adults on relational and personal concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LMFT credentials in Kentucky and also holds LMFT and LCMFT listings as provided, with practice connected to Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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