she/her
Teresa Smithson
LCSW-C
Location
Virtual, Maryland
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Direct, Empowering
Focus areas
ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma
Experienced with
BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants
Years of Experience
35+
My approach is collaborative and affirming, fostering self-esteem and resilience.
License number
#06983
Therapy style
I have a long career providing family and individual psychotherapy from a Strength-based, trauma-informed perspective. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address family conflict, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. My approach is collaborative and affirming, fostering self-esteem and resilience. Building a therapeutic relationship of openness, trust, and honesty is central to clients achieving their goals. I will offer tools and interventions to improve a client's life outside of the sessions, offering psychoeducation and encouragement in practicing these new skills during session time.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MSW - Social Work, University of Maryland
Interests
Hiking, biking, playing clarinet, reading, and gardening.