Dr. Michael Smith, LMHC

Dr. Michael Smith trained in Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University and brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to his work with adults. He focuses on grief and trauma, offering tailored support that acknowledges each person's unique history and needs. With an emphasis on personalized care, Dr. Smith helps clients navigate difficult emotions while building resilience and practical coping strategies.

He holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and approaches therapy with empathy and respect for each individual’s goals. Whether a person seeks help for a specific loss or is pursuing broader personal growth, Dr. Smith aims to create a steady, collaborative environment in which clients can explore meaning, process challenging experiences, and discover steps forward. His practice emphasizes careful listening, thoughtful intervention, and ongoing adjustment of treatment to match what is most helpful for the client at each stage of their journey.

Dr. Smith frames therapy as a partnership in which the client’s values and preferences guide the work. He is committed to supporting adults through transitions, healing from trauma, and reclaiming a sense of purpose and well-being.

Integrating Existential and Internal Family Systems Online

Dr. Michael Smith uses approaches such as Existential Therapy and Internal Family Systems to guide online work in ways that emphasize meaning, identity, and internal balance. Existential Therapy explores questions about purpose, freedom, and responsibility, helping clients face life’s transitions and find personal meaning when dealing with grief, illness, or life-purpose concerns. Internal Family Systems helps clients identify and understand different parts of themselves—including protective or wounded parts—so they can reduce internal conflict and develop greater self-compassion, which can be useful for trauma recovery and self-esteem work.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Smith collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they evaluate what feels most helpful and adjust the plan over time so treatment remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy with Dr. Smith is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during illness or caregiving, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving the collaborative, reflective work of therapy.