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Delores Smith, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

I am a clinically trained social worker with more than 40 years of experience. My treatment specialties include depression, anxiety, and grief counseling. I assist with the resolution of work-related concerns. I am also a trained life coach, helping people make decisions related to changes they would like to have in their lives while achieving work/life balance. I also provide behavior modification, problem-solving, and motivation therapy. I work with couples of all kinds, knowing that being a couple or family cannot be defined only in the traditional sense. I take a broad view in this area.

The basis for my efforts is insight therapy. I encourage those who work with me to consider how their decisions and actions enhance or impair the attainment of their goals. This type of understanding is critical for making meaningful life changes.

My work is for and about you! We will go as far and as fast as you are able. Although I offer clarity in recognizing the issues that concern you, I will never take you where you do not want to go. Our work will be free of judgment, allowing you to speak and respond openly. I will always respect you and value what you share with me.

You have made the right decision by embarking on a therapeutic relationship. I hope you choose me to help guide you on that journey.

Professional experience

47yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Personality disorders, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

VA LCSW 0904001262

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Delores Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Very supportive

Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Delores for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Delores is an excellent listener and develops action plans to improve my situation. I’ve made great progress during our sessions.

Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Delores for 4 weeks on issues concerning grief

Dr. Smith is a great therapist. I feel she listens and gives me many things to think about. What I love the most is she is straight forward and uses a firmer hand. Really tells it how it is. Dr Smith has given me some valuable tools to work through my emotions

Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Delores for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Delores was helpful to me

Written on Jun 30, 2024 after therapy with Delores for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Delores is an absolutely incredible therapist. She is kind and compassionate, yet firm. She understands exactly what I need to hear and has helped me reframe so many negative thoughts. I’m very lucky to work with her!

Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Delores for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Delores asks poignant questions that make you think through your problems in a systematic way. She's honest and forthright, not holding anything back that can help you unlock a deeper understanding about yourself or situation. I thoroughly enjoy our sessions because I leave feeling one step closer to managing my issues.

Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Delores for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coaching