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Evalee Smith, LCSW, LISW

Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello, my name is Evalee and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia and South Carolina with over 20 years of experience working in mental health and social services as a counselor. I graduated from Savannah State University with a Master's degree in Social Work with a clinical concentration. I have worked in a variety of settings with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, Bipolar disorder, relationship issues, parenting problems, life changes, OCD, ADHD, ODD, anger management skills, LGBTQ related issues, intellectual disabilities, women's issues, and caregiver stress. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma and abuse.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach to therapy combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, mindfulness, solution focused, psycho-education, and psychodynamic counseling. I approach therapy from a person centered and strengths based perspective. Your treatment plan will be individualized to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek improved mental health. It is brave to take this step, and I am here to support you in a safe and understanding environment to empower you.

I am able to work with children, youth, teens, adults, older adults and couples.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

23yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

GA LCSW CSW004128

SC LISW 11598

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Evalee 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.

I’m not a great talker but she helps start the conversation and get to know me while still asking the right questions to get to the root issue

Written on Dec 16, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Evalee consistently provides support and feedback. She is challenging in a positive way and teaches me new strategies.

Written on Nov 30, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Evalee has been my therapist for several years now. She is kind, supportive, and practical. If Evalee is your therapist you are lucky to have her.

Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue

Evalee helps me separate my thoughts from my feelings, and she gets me to think things through in a logical way before acting. I appreciate her candor and warmth and her guidance has transformed my relationships to others and myself.

Written on Nov 10, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Evalee is a wonderful listener! Every time I have a session with her I feel happier afterwards. She gives great advice and seems genuinely sympathetic to my experiences. I’d recommend her to any and everyone. Thank you Evalee for being so wonderful and kind ❤️

Written on Oct 27, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd

I have gone to Evalee for a few years on and off. She knows my history. Because that, she has been able to tap into a lot of my past and making me understand my patterns and behaviors. She offers great insight on the why and how. She is extremely helpful.

Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Evalee for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue