- Client-centered methods
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Theresa
Theresa Smith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 20 years of clinical experience based in Oklahoma. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, career questions, bipolar mood challenges, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Theresa began her career supporting women affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse. Over time she expanded to work with male survivors and people involved with substance use, including roles in drug court and private substance abuse counseling. That background shaped her focus on trauma, attachment, and addiction-related problems.
Her practice uses client-centered methods and draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and emotion-focused ideas to address painful patterns. Theresa also integrates acceptance- and values-based strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when helpful. She pays attention to attachment and relationship dynamics that keep problems repeating.
Theresa will include faith-based support when a client requests it, using biblical counseling and prayer as part of sessions when desired. She describes practical, down-to-earth work in session - talking through patterns, practicing new responses, and developing goals that fit daily life.
People who come for help can expect direct, straightforward conversations about what’s getting in the way and what might change. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used to arrange the first session.
How Theresa’s approaches translate to online work
Theresa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice their values and take small steps toward them, even when anxiety or shame is present. ACT focuses on practical actions and learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts rather than trying to eliminate every symptom. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and reactions. This approach helps when isolation, abandonment, or trust issues keep showing up in social settings and relationships. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Theresa will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful and adjusting techniques over time. Please confirm current session formats before booking because the biography did not list specific options. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy weeks, allow for shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. If you plan to include spiritual support, mention that when you schedule so it can be discussed before the first session.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, career matters, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotion-focused ideas, and she also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy elements when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in settings that include domestic violence support, substance use counseling, drug court, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices from Oklahoma.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the biography.
How is pricing handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.