Naomi Smith, LCSW, LMSW

Naomi Smith is a licensed social worker based in Michigan with 24 years of experience in mental health and therapeutic services. She combines steady clinical experience with a compassionate, non-judgmental presence to help individuals address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and depression. Naomi emphasizes practical growth and increased self-confidence, guiding clients through a process she summarizes as restoring peace one day at a time, one piece at a time.

Holding the credentials LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), Naomi brings a strengths-based, person-centered orientation to her work. She uses Person-Centered Planning to collaborate with clients on achievable goals and believes that meaningful change emerges from the client’s own commitment and readiness. Her communication is open and direct, and she prioritizes support, encouragement, and empowerment throughout the therapeutic journey.

Naomi’s clinical background includes approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing, which she tailors to issues like grief, caregiver stress, co-dependency, substance use, and emotional regulation challenges. She works with adults across a broad range of life stages, including aging and geriatric concerns, and brings particular experience with blended family dynamics, impulsivity, and forgiveness work.

Available to work with clients locally and internationally, Naomi focuses on practical steps toward better daily functioning and renewed purpose, supporting each person to build the skills and confidence needed to move toward a brighter future.

Client-centered and evidence-informed approaches for online care

Naomi commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration - it supports clients in identifying their own goals and building confidence to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies when emotion regulation, impulsivity, or intense interpersonal conflict are central concerns. DBT emphasizes skill-building in distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and effective communication, making it useful for clients needing structured tools for everyday challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Naomi works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adjusts methods over time so the approach fits the client rather than the other way around.

Online therapy with Naomi is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to connect from different locations and to choose the format that best supports their schedule, comfort level, and therapeutic needs.