Naomi Smith, LCSW, LMSW

Naomi Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience in mental health. She uses a person-centered way of working to help people meet their needs and build confidence. Naomi listens without judgment and focuses on support, encouragement, and practical steps forward.

Naomi describes her approach as restoring peace one day at a time and emphasizes honest, open communication. She believes change comes from within and that each person has a purpose they can pursue now. Sessions are framed around individual plans that the client is willing and committed to follow.

Her work addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, and depression. Naomi also focuses on issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, grief, guilt and shame, and impulsivity. She brings steady, calm presence to difficult topics like hospice and end-of-life concerns and substance use challenges.

In sessions she often uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These approaches guide practical problem solving, emotion regulation skills, and gradual behavior change. Naomi encourages small, doable steps that fit daily life.

Her communication style is direct but compassionate. She outlines clear goals, checks progress, and adjusts plans as needed. The aim is to help people feel more capable, reduce distress, and move toward a clearer sense of purpose.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and values. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps the client lead the plan. This approach is useful for building confidence and clarifying what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches simple tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. It offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Naomi will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and personal preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time so it fits the client's needs.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It may allow shorter check-ins during a work break or longer sessions when schedules permit. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm current session options before booking so arrangements meet your needs.