Marian Smith, LMHC, LPC

Marian Smith is a licensed counselor and personal development coach with 21 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and is licensed to practice in Florida and Virginia. Marian combines professional training with a client-centered outlook to create tailored plans that address each person's priorities and strengths.

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, sleep difficulties, anger, career questions, and other life adjustments. Marian emphasizes clear objectives and measurable progress, helping clients move from surviving day-to-day toward a steadier sense of calm, confidence, and purpose. Her practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, and other modalities such as Emotional Freedom techniques when appropriate, with an emphasis on practical strategies that produce change.

Marian approaches each person with respect, compassion, and sensitivity, aiming to reach the core of what is causing distress and to support lasting improvement. She partners with clients to develop new skills, reframe obstacles into creative energy, and encourage steady steps toward greater satisfaction and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a supportive relationship so the person feels understood and empowered to explore their own solutions. This approach is helpful for people seeking a compassionate space to clarify values, strengthen self-esteem, or navigate life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with healthier patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and coping with everyday challenges.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete goals and small, achievable steps toward change, making it useful for those who want fast-paced, goal-oriented work on specific problems.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Marian Smith works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains aligned with what is most useful for the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals like Marian to deliver focused, practical support in ways that suit each person’s life and pace.