Marian Smith , LMHC, LPC

Marian Smith is a licensed counselor and personal development coach with 21 years of experience supporting individuals and families through change and challenge. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials, which indicate professional licensure to practice mental health counseling. Based in Florida and licensed in both Florida and Virginia, Marian has worked with people experiencing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Marian listens carefully and partners with each client to create a clear, goal-oriented plan that tracks progress and restores a sense of calm and confidence. She helps clients identify core issues beneath symptoms so they can make choices that align with their values and move beyond day-to-day survival toward meaningful growth. Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotional Freedom techniques, she emphasizes practical strategies that transform blocks and limitations into creative energy and resilience.

Known for a respectful, compassionate, and sensitive manner, Marian equips people with new skills and encourages each success along the way. She focuses on measurable objectives so clients can see progress, regain a sense of control, and build a more fulfilling life.

Approaches and Online Support for Lasting Change

Marian draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients' own goals guide the work. This approach helps people clarify values, build self-awareness, and strengthen motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is practical for anxiety, depression, mood and coping challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, attainable steps toward clear goals, which is helpful for clients seeking tangible progress in stressful transitions or relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marian will work with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may combine techniques to suit changing priorities over time. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan evolves with their progress.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while supporting consistent work toward the goals established in sessions.