NaTanya Smith , LPC

NaTanya Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with ten years of experience in the mental health field. She combines five years of training as a counseling intern with five years working as a fully licensed counselor to support individuals navigating grief, substance use concerns, self-esteem struggles, communication difficulties, depression, and anger management. She has provided counseling in both group and individual settings, adapting her work to meet the needs of each person she serves.

Her counseling style emphasizes partnership and guidance, helping clients move toward their best sense of well-being. She draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize each person’s goals and perspective, and integrates solution-focused techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to build practical strategies for change. As an LPC - a credential that indicates she is licensed to provide professional counseling in Texas - she focuses on tailoring interventions that fit the unique circumstances of each client.

NaTanya encourages a commitment to growth and change while working collaboratively to set goals and develop coping skills. Her aim is to help clients take meaningful steps toward becoming the version of themselves they want to be.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care

NaTanya Smith uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities guide the work. This approach helps clients explore their values, build self-awareness, and set goals that feel meaningful to them.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills and coping strategies.

Solution-focused therapy is another element of her practice, emphasizing short-term goal setting and concrete steps clients can take to move forward. This approach often helps people make measurable progress when they want pragmatic, goal-oriented support.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. NaTanya works with clients to evaluate their needs, preferences, and goals and adjusts methods over time so the treatment fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from different locations, and choose the communication style that best supports each client’s progress.