Christen Smith
(Avoid pronouns, use my first name)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
I believe that life's storms do not have to be weathered alone. I'm Christen, collaborator, listener, and advocate for your growth and healing.
My counseling philosophy rests on the principle that each individual and each relationship is unique. This means I incorporate various counseling theories and techniques based on your need. I counsel some clients short term and others may choose to work in counseling longer term. I work hard to tailor the counseling to fit the needs and goals of each client and if I’m not the best fit, I’ll connect you with someone else.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anger Issues
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Body Image
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Financial Concerns
- Infertility
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Assault
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Body positivity
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Body Image Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Communication
- Text-based talk therapy
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $175per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- United Health Care – North Carolina
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
12383, North Carolina
Certificates
Qualified Supervisor
UNCG
I have completed over 45 contact hours to become a Licensed Clinical Supervisor.
EMDR Trained
EMDRIA
Education
Liberty University
MS (Master of Mental Health Degree), 2014
My focus was on individual, relationship, and group focused therapy.