- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Terriee
Terriee Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 11 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and related issues including family of origin concerns.
She uses clear, practical conversations to help people notice what keeps them stuck and try different ways of responding. Sessions draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to identify values, shift unhelpful thoughts, and practice new skills.
In sessions she focuses on concrete steps people can use between meetings. That might include small behavioral experiments, ways to manage strong emotions, sleep strategies, or exercises to address eating and body-image concerns. Motivational interviewing methods are used when people are weighing change around substance use or other habits.
Terriee also brings experience working with caregiver stress, first responder and veteran issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and co-occurring conditions. She frames these topics in everyday terms and helps people sort practical priorities when several problems overlap.
People who want to address patterns from their family of origin will find work here that looks at expectations, roles, and communication patterns that still affect life today. The focus is on skills, values, and choices rather than labels or blame.
To begin, a short questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled so goals and a plan can be set together.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that matter. It uses mindfulness and behavioral steps to reduce avoidance and build a more meaningful daily routine. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and help with stress, anxiety, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to match methods to goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, monitoring what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a single method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use exercises and homework between meetings that reflect their real-life routines, which supports practice and progress over time.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, eating and body-image concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward conversations and practical exercises. Sessions combine acceptance-based work, cognitive techniques, and mindfulness with client-centered listening.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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