- CBT informed
- Trauma aware
- Parenting support
About Denisha
Denisha Smith is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of experience. She uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people handle stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and relationship challenges. Her style is approachable and direct, aimed at helping people make real changes one step at a time.
Denisha blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with person-centered and solution-focused work. She often mixes in play and experiential techniques when they fit the client’s needs. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and mindfulness practices are also part of her toolbox for processing trauma and reducing overwhelming emotions.
She has supported people dealing with trauma and emotional abuse, and she has experience related to adoption concerns. Denisha also helps with caregiver stress, attachment issues, anger, grief, identity questions, and workplace strain. Her work often addresses feelings like emptiness, guilt, shame, and isolation while building coping skills for life changes.
Sessions aim to be collaborative. Denisha meets people where they are and moves at a pace that feels manageable. She emphasizes practical skills, clearer communication, and steps toward goals rather than labels.
Her practice foregrounds motivation and real-world strategies. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change. That approach, combined with CBT and mindfulness, guides short- and longer-term work toward greater self-direction and relief.
Approaches that translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change mood and stress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and everyday coping skills. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an approach used to help people process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity through guided bilateral stimulation and memory-focused work.Denisha also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice their thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them. These approaches give concrete tools that can be practiced between sessions and brought back to talk about progress and challenges. Choosing the right method is a shared process. She will work collaboratively to see what fits your goals, preferences, and what feels manageable in your life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the options available before booking. In general, online work can make appointments easier to fit around school, work, or caregiving by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue regular sessions while juggling day-to-day commitments, so therapeutic skills can be practiced in real life and discussed at the next meeting.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship struggles, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with person-centered and solution-focused work. She uses practical skills, mindfulness, and occasional experiential techniques to help people take small, useful steps.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, adoption-related issues, and parenting stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.