- Client-centered support
- Addiction experience
- Focus on relationships
About Theresa
Theresa Smith is an LPC with 20 years of clinical experience helping people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and grief. She uses straightforward, practical methods and listens carefully to understand each person's situation. Theresa brings plain spoken support and steady guidance to people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
She began her career assisting survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse and later worked with male survivors and people who had caused harm. That work led her to specialize in substance use counseling, including several years in drug court and private addiction treatment. These roles shaped how she talks about recovery, accountability, and rebuilding trust.
Theresa blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based ideas. She also uses attachment-focused work and emotionally focused methods when relationships and connection are central concerns. Her approach is practical - she helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and build habits that support better days.
Theresa is a Christian and will include biblical counseling or prayer when clients request spiritual support. She aims to create a respectful space where people are listened to without shame. Her work covers a range of issues such as anger, bipolar concerns, intimacy struggles, family origin problems, codependency, and life-purpose questions.
People who want to begin can expect clear steps, honest feedback, and tools they can use between sessions. Theresa practices in Oklahoma and offers services in English, including to international clients when arrangements permit.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current trust and intimacy. It can help when patterns of closeness, abandonment, or codependency cause pain. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect; the therapist follows the client's lead and supports them in finding their own solutions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they refine the plan as progress is made and as needs change.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into a busy week, make it easier to check in between commitments, or reduce travel time. Online work can support continuity of care, let conversations focus on practical steps, and make it simpler to involve spiritual preferences when requested. Licensed professionals tailor the format and pace to what works best for each person.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Theresa commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, intimacy issues, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment and family of origin issues, codependency, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Theresa uses a client-centered style combined with cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches. She focuses on listening, practical change, and building habits that support daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has two decades of experience as a licensed professional counselor and has worked in settings such as drug court and private substance abuse treatment.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Oklahoma and holds the LPC credential. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted when arrangements allow. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. The therapist or platform can clarify how sessions are scheduled and delivered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided when scheduling.
How do I begin working with Theresa?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.