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MD, LCSW-C

Rayna Smith, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Rayna

Rayna Smith, MD, LCSW-C, brings a decade of clinical practice in Maryland to her work with people navigating relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma, and intimacy concerns. She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and draws on that expertise to build collaborative treatment plans.

Background and approach

Her background includes supporting people through emotional challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, anger, and issues related to self-esteem and career transitions. Her practice integrates a range of therapeutic methods to match individual needs, including client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic exploration, and solution-focused techniques.

Rayna emphasizes strengths and resilience while offering practical tools for coping with life changes, ADHD-related concerns, and complex family dynamics like adoption, blended households, and caregiver stress. She offers an encouraging environment that aims to empower clients to take steps toward more satisfying relationships and daily functioning.

Approaches that Translate Well to Online Care

Rayna frequently draws on client-centered therapy to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where clients' perspectives guide the work; this approach helps people clarify goals and rely on their own strengths to make progress. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete techniques that are easy to practice between sessions. Motivational interviewing is another tool she employs to support ambivalence and help clients find internal motivation for change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the specific challenges a person brings to determine which combination of methods fits best, and adjustments can be made over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it possible to access consistent care around busy schedules and from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in timing and communication style, letting clients engage in therapy in ways that match their daily life while still working with licensed professionals trained in the described approaches.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rayna commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, anger, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD among other focuses.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style centers on client strengths and collaboration, combining client-centered listening with practical strategies drawn from several therapeutic models to meet each person where they are.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 10 years of experience working clinically and has supported people through emotional, relational, and life transition challenges across that time.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C with license number MD LCSW-C 16449 and provides services based in Maryland.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English