Iesha Smith, LPC

Iesha Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career challenges, depression, and the demands of life transitions, and she also focuses on issues such as caregiver stress, communication and family problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Her practice includes support for LGBT concerns, anger management, social anxiety, mood disorders, women’s issues, workplace difficulties, and challenges common to young adults.

Iesha approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries strengths that can be mobilized to address what gets in the way. She combines an affirming, client-centered stance with practical strategies aimed at building confidence, motivation, and coping skills. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and validates the step of reaching out to get help.

Iesha offers sessions by video and by phone only, and she aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore goals, learn new tools, and work toward meaningful change.

How Iesha's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Iesha draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, strengths-based space where clients set the pace and direction of work. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration to help people clarify values and goals.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical method that identifies unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches specific skills to shift thinking and behavior. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and workplace or relationship difficulties.

Mindfulness therapy is another tool in her toolkit, offering techniques to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support stress management, emotion regulation, and self-compassion.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Iesha works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation and connection, while live chat and text-based messaging can provide shorter, more frequent check-ins and support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access care from different locations.