- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method basics
About Tina
Dr. Tina Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting strain, addiction, trauma, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, and intimacy or self-esteem struggles.
She describes an approach that centers on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. In sessions she focuses on feelings and patterns that keep people stuck, and on concrete steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work and mindfulness practices to help manage distress.
Her background includes work in clinical mental health and correctional settings, and she has experience with sexual abuser specific counseling across adult and juvenile populations. She has provided care for people with active suicidal thinking and for clients experiencing hallucinations or delusions. Her work has included diverse cultural, racial, and sexual identities, including clients from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Dr. Smith holds licensure as an LPC in Texas and Colorado. She pairs evidence-informed tools with a focus on the therapeutic relationship to help people identify choices that lead to different outcomes. She has also completed level one Gottman Method couples counseling training and offers approaches that include emotion-focused and behavioral strategies.
Clients describe practical sessions that mix talking through patterns, learning skills to manage intense feelings, and planning small, measurable changes. She supports people who need direct guidance as well as those who want to clarify their own answers and next steps.
How Emotion-Focused and Practical Methods Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and the patterns they create in relationships or personal life. It helps people see how emotional reactions keep problems repeating and opens up steps for changing those patterns.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a person’s experience and perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and supports people in finding their own answers rather than prescribing solutions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful thinking and building healthier behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That planning can shift over time as goals change or progress is made.
The biography notes experience with online and face-to-face environments, but session formats were not specified in detail. Confirm the exact online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue care across locations, which can help keep momentum when life gets busy.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered work, and CBT with mindfulness and some Gottman Method techniques for relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience in the mental health counseling field, including clinical and correctional settings and work with diverse client presentations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Colorado and practices from Colorado.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography notes experience with online and face-to-face work; please confirm current session formats before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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