My name is Ernesha, some call me Dr. Smith or Dr. E, but you can call me whatever feels comfortable for you!I enjoy supporting individuals experiencing difficult life transitions including (but not limited to) relationship challenges, divorce or a break-up, loss of a loved one, expanding your family, embarking on a new career or contemplating leaving an existing career, moving to a new place, etc. I work to support the client in their journey to creating a path toward healing, acceptance and self-discovery, with the ultimate goal of achieving optimal emotional well-being, as defined by the client. Together, we will develop strategies that will generate feelings of well-being and create a path toward emotional healing and personal growth.
I work with clients to help them uncover thinking and behavioral patterns that create barriers to optimal emotional well-being. Together we can explore and identify these patterns, uncover underlying issues, and tend to the parts of yourself that require attention, in order to create lasting and transformational change. Therapy expands our individual capacity, so that we can show up fully and as our best selves, across all the roles that we take on throughout life. I welcome the opportunity to work with you to expand your capacity and assist you in doing the work toward becoming your best self.
My clinical goal is to help them identify and utilize these resources and solutions in their interactions with others and inner self to create positive change in their quality of life and relationships. I acknowledge that every client is unique and deserves a safe, caring environment as they travel in their therapeutic journey. I prides herself on being relatable and making people feel at ease.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Communication problems, HIV / AIDS, Life purpose, Men's issues, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LCSW 110400
LA LCSW 14009
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Dr. Smith has done a great job so far! I really appreciate how relatable she is to me, and the advice she gives for career, dating, social life, and mindset. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing an online therapist.
Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Ernesha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Wow. The best way I can describe Dr. Smith is simply, “wow”. She is unbelievably attentive, she doesn’t just hear you, she listens, she takes your opinion into consideration, she is thorough and caring and just an absolutely amazing therapist. I’ve been to multiple counsellors, and therapists and Dr. Smith is incomparable is the best way. I could not speak more highly of her. If you have the opportunity to work with her I strongly suggest it
Written on Aug 03, 2024 after therapy with Ernesha for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
I appreciate Dr. Smith's approach. Her holistic guidance is gentle and reassuring. She has provided me with the support I've desired.
I look forward to the continued conversations. Major Salute Doc!
Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Ernesha for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Smith is a genuine, kind person; she is an advocate for her clients. I was skeptical of online therapy, but after working with Dr. Smith, I realize that it's possible to have a real human connection and quality counselling even while I am overseas.
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Ernesha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
I’m very grateful to have found Dr. Smith. She is professional and knowledgeable. She always has a message for me after our sessions and is providing different tools so that I can navigate in a more positive manner. Our sessions aren’t just me venting/releasing with no solutions. I walk away feeling empowered and ready to dive deeper so that I can become a better me.
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Ernesha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. E has such a human approach to delicate subjects. She has a natural way of validating emotions and offers great support. I am grateful to have been matched with her, as it made the journey to therapy a lot less intimidating.
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Ernesha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem