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Phyllis Smith, LMFT

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Phyllis

Phyllis Smith is an LMFT who brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy. With five years of clinical experience, she emphasizes helping clients build resilience by drawing on their existing strengths and life resources.

Background and approach

Her style is grounded in genuine curiosity about clients' goals and aspirations, and she works alongside them to identify practical steps toward improved mental and emotional wellness. Phyllis integrates a systems perspective that views individuals within the context of their relationships and environments.

She adapts methods to each person's needs, combining client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques to challenge unhelpful patterns in a supportive way. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment and communication problems.

Based in North Carolina and licensed as NC LMFT 1905, she offers care in English and provides sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Phyllis asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability to begin a collaborative process toward their goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Client-Centered Therapy is rooted in empathetic listening and collaboration; it focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a trusting relationship that supports personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD-related coping strategies. Mindfulness Therapy helps clients develop present-moment awareness and stress regulation skills that support emotional balance and resilience.

Choosing an approach is part of the therapeutic work. Phyllis collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she may combine elements from different models as progress unfolds. The aim is to tailor interventions so they feel useful and attainable for each person.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care from home. These options offer flexibility in how and when clients engage, allowing for ongoing support, homework review, skill practice, and check-ins in ways that align with each client's life and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Phyllis address?
She works with a broad range of issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns like attachment and communication difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques like cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies to support behavior change and new perspectives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Phyllis has five years of experience providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families across diverse backgrounds and life circumstances.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the credential NC LMFT 1905 and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and her availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Phyllis can help with

Phyllis Smith works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and depression.

Phyllis works with a diverse population in regard to age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other diversity factors.

How Phyllis approaches therapy

Phyllis's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Phyllis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in North Carolina, with 5 years of clinical experience.