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Rilda Smith, LMFT

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationOklahoma
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Rilda

Rilda Smith is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Oklahoma with 22 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She draws on a systemic lens that situates personal difficulties within relationships and broader social circles, helping clients understand how family, work, and community dynamics influence stress, anxiety, grief, sleep, and other concerns. Rilda emphasizes collaboration and believes clients are the experts on their own stories while offering guidance to build on strengths and foster change.

Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including coping with life changes, caregiver strain and compassion fatigue, communication and anger challenges, self-esteem and depression, career and financial stress, eating concerns, and ADHD. Rilda also supports people managing grief and end-of-life matters, attachment and abandonment wounds, multicultural adjustments, and seasonal mood shifts.

She blends evidence-based tools with client-centered listening to tailor work to each person's needs and goals, aiming to create a practical path forward grounded in respect and curiosity.

Approaches for Online Support and Practical Change

Client-centered work focuses on listening deeply to each person's experience and supporting strengths so clients can guide the direction of therapy; this approach helps when someone wants an empathetic and validating space to explore concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems, depression, and management of ADHD-related challenges. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment coping, aiding stress, emotional regulation, and sleep difficulties.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works together with clients to consider goals, personal preferences, and how different techniques feel in practice, adjusting methods over time so the plan fits the client's needs. This flexible stance helps tailor work to the individual rather than adhering rigidly to a single model.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer practical flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or travel. These options make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, try shorter check-ins when needed, and access support across time zones while connecting with licensed professionals who can integrate evidence-informed approaches into remote care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Rilda works with many difficulties including stress, anxiety, grief, sleep struggles, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and communication problems, anger, self-esteem, career and financial issues, depression, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe Rilda's therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining active listening with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative and solution-focused techniques.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 22 years of experience as a licensed marital and family therapist and brings a systemic perspective to understanding how personal issues relate to family and community systems.
Where is Rilda licensed to practice and what are her credentials?
Rilda is an LMFT licensed in Oklahoma with license detail OK LMFT LMFT00853.
Does she work with clients who live outside the therapist's country?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.
How are therapy costs handled?
Costs vary by 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 this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSleeping disordersCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English

What Rilda can help with

Rilda Smith works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Rilda works with people coping with all types of grief and loss (not just death), managing life transitions, anxiety/stress, and caregiver issues.

How Rilda approaches therapy

Rilda's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Rilda is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Oklahoma, with 22 years of clinical experience.