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LMHC, LPC

Marian Smith, LMHC, LPC

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Marian

Marian Smith is a licensed counselor with more than two decades of professional experience, holding LMHC and LPC credentials in Florida and Virginia. She combines clinical counseling and personal development coaching to support people navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, addiction, ADHD, grief, and other challenges.

Background and approach

Marian emphasizes practical progress by helping clients set clear objectives and tracking measurable steps toward feeling more calm, confident, and in charge of their lives. Her style centers on attentive listening, respect, and compassion while working to identify the root of what is causing distress.

She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered principles to introduce new perspectives and develop tailored strategies. Marian aims to move clients beyond mere survival so they can align choices with their values and pursue a more fulfilling path.

Clients can expect collaborative planning, focused skill-building, and encouragement through each milestone. Marian describes therapeutic change as a combination of practical techniques and creative personal insight, and she supports clients as they transform barriers into renewed energy, clarity, and wellbeing.

Approaches that guide online care and progress

Marian often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address sleep or anger issues. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on current strengths and small, achievable steps so clients can build momentum toward concrete goals related to career, relationships, parenting, or life transitions.

Choosing the right approach typically happens together - the therapist and client discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then shape a plan that feels like the best fit. This collaborative process lets techniques be adapted over time so the work stays relevant and effective for each individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and receive ongoing coaching and support without the need to travel.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marian address?
Her practice includes work with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related matters, sleeping and anger problems, career concerns, bipolar conditions, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices in a collaborative, compassionate manner that emphasizes listening closely and setting specific, achievable objectives to track progress over time.
What is her professional background and experience level?
She has 21 years of experience as a counselor and personal development coach, working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials with license details FL LMHC MH5151 and VA LPC 0701005597, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFamily of origin issuesForgivenessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Florida, Virginia

Languages

English

What Marian can help with

Marian Smith works with clients on stress and anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

How Marian approaches therapy

Marian's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Marian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 21 years of clinical experience.