- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Goal focused
About Yiasha
Yiasha Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with six years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship struggles, and she lists a range of additional concerns including addiction, grief, self-esteem, and parenting issues.
She has mainly worked with young adults adjusting to adulthood, people living with chronic mental illness, and individuals affected by trauma. Sessions focus on giving practical tools to change negative thoughts and improve day-to-day functioning. Yiasha aims to make therapy straightforward and time-respectful.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and structured techniques. That means conversations begin with what matters to the person, and then build skills to manage difficult feelings and reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies are used to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also part of her work when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Solution-focused and motivational interviewing ideas are used to set achievable goals and strengthen motivation for change.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skill practice between meetings. People seeking support for social anxiety, phobias, relationship strain, or recurring low mood will find an approach that mixes discussion with concrete strategies.
To get started, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Yiasha’s practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
Approaches used in online sessions
Yiasha uses several practical methods that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's concerns and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead and supporting their decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches ways to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. That discussion can include trying different techniques and adjusting the focus based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and allow for practice of skills in real-life settings. Licensed professionals can guide skill practice between meetings and use structured worksheets and exercises during sessions to support progress.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues among many other areas such as grief, addictions, and self-esteem.
What is her general therapy style?
The style mixes client-centered conversations with structured skills work, focusing on practical strategies and goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in South Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary depending on location.
What steps are needed to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.