Tina Smith, LPC - Therapist in Texas

Client-centered approach
DBT skills use
Texas LPC

About Tina

Tina Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low motivation, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. Tina also supports people who are coping with depression and the everyday strain that can come with life changes.

She aims to make sessions a calm space where people can speak honestly without feeling judged. Conversations center on what the person wants to change and what matters most to them. Tina listens closely and reflects back what she hears to help clients better understand their thoughts and feelings.

Tina uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes the person’s own goals and pace. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when people need help managing intense emotions and improving coping strategies. Tina blends these approaches to match each person’s situation rather than following a rigid plan.

Her work often involves practical steps people can try between sessions, such as small behavior changes or skills practice. She encourages realistic goals and tracks progress together. The focus is on building skills that make daily life feel more manageable.

People who value a respectful, down-to-earth style may find her approach helpful. She offers guidance while keeping the person’s priorities at the center of therapy.

How her approaches shape online work

Tina commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) ideas in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s lead, listening closely, and building a trusting relationship to help someone name goals and move toward them. DBT offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, handling conflict, and coping with intense stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tina will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then recommend a course that fits the person. Treatment is collaborative and adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into conversation with the therapist. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help clients focus on goal-oriented work and skills practice while accommodating practical needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Prejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, and depression, plus family and parenting stressors and related issues listed in her focus areas.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are person-focused and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening, reflection, and practical steps clients can try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and family-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she offers services to clients in the regions supported by her Texas license.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.