NaTanya Smith, LPC

NaTanya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas with a decade of experience in the mental health field. She accumulated five years as a counseling intern followed by five years as a fully licensed counselor, bringing a total of 10 years supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. NaTanya has worked with individuals facing grief and loss, substance use concerns, self-esteem struggles, communication difficulties, depression, and anger management, and she has experience facilitating both group and individual sessions.

Her practice centers on a collaborative, strengths-based relationship where she acts as a guide and partner in clients' journeys toward greater wellbeing. NaTanya draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize each person's goals and perspective, and she integrates solution-focused strategies and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify practical steps and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She emphasizes approaches that fit the individual's needs and values.

NaTanya aims to create a supportive space for exploring emotions, building coping skills, and working toward meaningful change. Her focus areas include stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationships, family dynamics, and coping with life changes, along with additional concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, forgiveness, loneliness, life purpose, and women's issues. She welcomes clients ready to take steps toward becoming the best version of themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

NaTanya uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space in which the client's perspectives and goals drive the process - this approach helps with building self-awareness, self-esteem, and motivation for change. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to highlight strengths and practical steps forward, making it useful for clients seeking concrete strategies for coping and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. NaTanya works with each client to understand their needs, values, and goals, and she tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the individual. Together the client and therapist decide which methods feel most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities, and they expand access for people who prefer remote care. Licensed professionals can provide meaningful therapeutic support through these modalities while adapting interventions to each client's situation.