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Sally Smith

Sally Smith, LPC

LPC in Texas - Anxiety and Relationship support

Texas

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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 90085
NPI
1629795638
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns
  • Career coaching

About Sally

Sally Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and career concerns. Sally also offers coaching around career transitions and life changes.

Her work is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps people can try between meetings. She listens to what feels most difficult and helps clients name the behaviors and thoughts that get in the way.

Sally draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and increase everyday coping. She also uses client-centered and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions relevant and focused on what the person wants to change. Motivational Interviewing supports work on behavior change when needed.

People who come to her often want help with communication problems, attachment-related worries, or patterns like avoidant or dependent behaviors. She also supports those dealing with blended family issues, body image concerns, chronic illness or pain, and recovery from separation or addiction.

Sally aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. She helps clients try new skills, notice what works, and adjust plans as needed. Sessions are offered in English and run from her Texas practice.

How her approaches translate to online work

Sally commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and guides them toward values-based actions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns so daily life feels more manageable.

She also brings client-centered and solution-focused tools into sessions, which keep conversations focused on the client's goals and immediate next steps. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process; Sally will work with each person to decide what fits best given their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative effort that can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online work, confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family obligations, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework so people can practice skills between sessions and carry change into everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Sally helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and career transitions. She also works on related areas like attachment issues, communication problems, and body image.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, using practical steps people can try between meetings. She focuses on clear goals and small experiments rather than lectures.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of experience as a counselor working with adults on a range of life and relationship concerns.

What credential and location are listed?

Sally holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific session formats. Check the booking steps to see what is available.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the booking process.

How do I get started with a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.

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