Virginia Smith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
I often bring my dog Wren to serve as a hypoallergenic therapy dog. I primarily use CBT. I can provide counseling from Christian perspective when asked.
I have been counseling since 2018 and consider counseling a process that may be necessary during challenging times in life. This process may involve fixing faulty beliefs, adjusting behaviors, or sometimes learning how to suffer well. I primarily counsel using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), however, an eclectic approach (EMDR, DBT) may be used to meet a client’s specific needs. CBT’s aim is to help clients recognize and change irrational beliefs, in order to experience emotional and/or behavioral change. My education focused on an integrated theoretical approach and the intersection of counseling theories with Biblical principles. Upon request, I am able to provide counseling from a Biblical worldview.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Perfectionism
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Exposure Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Credentials
Licenses
LCMHC
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
14349, North Carolina