Katina Smith , LPC

Katina Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing with Aspirations of Hope Counseling Services in Hammond, Louisiana. She earned a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2014 and holds the LPC credential, which denotes a licensed mental health professional qualified to provide therapeutic services.

Her professional background spans extensive work in social services, including roles with children, juveniles, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. That experience also includes work related to adoption and foster care, substance use and mental health concerns, and seven years focused on crisis intervention and prevention serving children and survivors of domestic violence. Across these roles she has developed skills in supporting people facing trauma, post-traumatic stress, addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, family conflict, codependency, and anger management.

Clinically she emphasizes a client-centered approach, working collaboratively to identify specific challenges and the thinking patterns that contribute to them. With teens and adults she commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to address behavioral and emotional concerns and to build practical coping skills. Her practice centers on building rapport and equipping people with tools to reframe negative thoughts and solve daily problems in a respectful, non-judgmental setting.

Katina aims to strengthen minds and instill hope, offering empathetic and compassionate support to help individuals begin their path toward emotional healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Katina

Katina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is practical for anxiety, depression, and everyday coping challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy is another core method she applies to support healing after abuse or traumatic events by processing traumatic memories and building safety and resilience. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people explore and strengthen their own motivation for change, which can be especially useful for addiction, ambivalence about treatment, and making lasting life changes.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Katina works with each person to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then tailors interventions so the therapeutic plan fits the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access support from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists.