Katina Smith , LPC

Katina Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing with Aspirations of Hope Counseling Services in Hammond, Louisiana. She earned a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2014 and brings extensive social services background to her counseling work.

Her experience includes long-term work across diverse populations, including children, juveniles, older adults, and adults with disabilities, as well as those involved in adoption and foster care, substance use treatment, and mental health services. She also has several years devoted to crisis intervention and prevention, supporting children and survivors of domestic violence.

Katina has worked with a wide range of concerns such as post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, family conflict, codependency, anger, and addiction. She draws on evidence-based methods to help clients manage symptoms, learn practical coping strategies, and address behavioral patterns that interfere with daily life.

Practicing from a client-centered stance, Katina favors Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing when working with teens and adults. Her approach emphasizes building rapport, identifying and reframing negative thinking, and developing concrete tools to solve current problems in a non-judgmental setting. Katina aims to strengthen minds and instill hope for those she serves.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Katina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical strategies to change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied to address the effects of traumatic experiences, offering structured work to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing supports clients who are ambivalent about change by exploring personal goals and strengthening motivation to pursue healthier choices.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the collaborative work Katina does with each person. She partners with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then tailors methods to fit those needs, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from different locations. These formats allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of treatment, accommodate busy lives, and offer timely support when it is needed.