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Maureen Smith, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hi! I’m Maureen and I love being a Counselor! My style of service is calm and comfortable talk therapy. I believe in mutual respect, being real, showing compassion, and having unconditional positive regard for everyone. I strive to develop a strong and healthy working relationship with my client.

I am a counselor and instructor in the Counseling and Student Development division at a Community College that I’ve been with for over 18 years. I previously worked for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs for almost 25 years. I get to work with so many interesting people from teenagers through older adults on a regular basis!
I have a Master of Arts in Counseling degree and a Master of Science in Human Services degree with a specialization in Social Work and Community Services, and a Post-Graduate Certification in Diversity Studies. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

I am proud to be a nerd, as defined by the Urban Dictionary:

Nerd
An individual who:
1. Enjoys learning
2. Does not adhere to social norms

I have three grown offspring, four perfect grandkids and my own little herd of wiener dogs.
I enjoy mass quantities of Disney and superhero movies whenever I’m able to hide away in my Batcave for a little while.

I look forward to meeting you!

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MI LPC 6401009079

Reviews

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

Maureen is amazing. She’s helped me through so many hurdles, such as last summer when I lost my job and had to navigate being unemployed and the depression and desperation and anxiety that came along with that. She listens and helps me talk out problems or concerns and gives me tools for how to address my anxieties when they arise. Highly recommend the service!

Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with Maureen for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Could not find a better fit for myself than her, she’s always got words of encouragement or educational links and tools to help every situation.

Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Maureen for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Amazing help with my issues and replies very quickly. She is also very understanding and helpful when I have issues arise suddenly. She gives me things to work on and that drives me to try new things she suggests.

Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Maureen for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Very good, full of information and helpful

Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Maureen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Literally life changing.

Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Maureen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is amazing!

Written on Nov 27, 2022 after therapy with Maureen for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes