Terriee Smith , LMHC

Terriee Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who brings compassionate, practical care to people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship challenges. With 11 years of experience, she helps clients untangle patterns that make life feel overwhelming and works collaboratively to build strategies that fit each person’s daily reality.

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to blend mindful awareness with values-guided action, along with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Her work is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all, focusing on tools that promote resilience and gradual, sustainable change.

Terriee holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida - an undergraduate degree studying behavior and mental processes - and a Master of Science in Counseling from Nova Southeastern University - a graduate degree preparing her for professional clinical practice. As an LMHC she is trained to assess and treat a wide range of mental health concerns.

Her clinical background includes supporting people with dual diagnoses, PTSD, and other complex presentations, and she has worked with clients across the lifespan, from children to adults. She emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and ongoing growth to help clients move toward a more manageable, meaningful life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Terriee Smith uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that align with personal values - an approach that can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own goals and insights, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and processing grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Terriee works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet when and how it fits into a busy life. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and additional communication options include live chat or text-based messaging, making care more accessible for those balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. Licensed professionals can effectively adapt these approaches to remote formats to support steady progress.