LPC
Luciana Smalls, LPC
Therapist in South Carolina
Luciana is a LPC therapist in South Carolina.
- 9+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
- Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Luciana
Smalls centers each treatment plan on the individual, respecting cultural background, sexual orientation, and identity while tailoring interventions to specific goals. Her clinical approach blends cognitive-behavioral methods and humanistic perspectives, and she draws on motivational interviewing, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and creative therapies to meet clients where they are. She works collaboratively with clients to set priorities and build tools for coping, problem solving, and growth.
Addressing hard changes and confronting fears can be demanding, and Smalls frames that work as a process that can lead to meaningful personal growth. She aims to equip people with the skills needed to pursue their goals and to support them as they take steps toward a healthier, more resilient life.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and goals of therapy. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions because it emphasizes empathy and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change unhelpful patterns through structured techniques and homework. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Luciana Smalls works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods to fit each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Together they identify which strategies are most likely to help.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity when schedules or circumstances change. Licensed professionals can deliver many effective interventions remotely, and the variety of communication options lets clients choose the format that best supports their healing and progress.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Luciana Smalls have?
Luciana Smalls has 9 years of experience as a mental health professional.
Is Luciana Smalls a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details are SC LPC 7774.
In which languages does Luciana Smalls provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Luciana Smalls located?
She is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Luciana Smalls as my therapist?
You can work with Luciana Smalls through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Luciana Smalls work with international clients?
Luciana Smalls does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Luciana Smalls cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English