I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. I have been providing therapy services for 5 years. I have experience working a variety of individuals from various walks of life with a variety of challenges and presentations, such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, mood swings/bipolar symptoms, relationship/family challenges, personality disorders, communication challenges, grief/loss, and much more. Another area of experience I have is working with clients who have traumatic experiences, and supporting them in managing and reducing the impact of those experiences on their daily lives.
My approach to treatment is from a place of warmth and acceptance. My intention is for you to feel comfortable building trust with me, knowing that you will be welcomed into a non-judgmental atmosphere where we will work as a partnership to meet your goals. When beginning therapy, my approach is to provide support by learning about you from a biopsychosocial model, identifying how your biological, psychological, and social factors have impacted you to create the person you are today. From there, I use a range of interventions to support you in managing and reducing the challenges you are currently experiencing; Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strength's Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Therapy.
During our partnership, we will identify a plan together to help you become a healthier, happier you. I look forward to our time together and helping you become the person you have always wanted.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WA LMHC LH61044147
MO LPC 2020031656
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Paige has worked with me for 4 years and I have made great strides in my mental health thanks to her expertise, compassion, and great attention to core details to achieve your goals. I’d recommend her to anyone!! 10/10!
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Paige for 4 years and 3 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
I have been working with Paige for a little over a year now and she has been extremely helpful. She’s adapted to my learning style and helped me go through burn out and handle my ADHD, Anxiety and depression. I look forward to meeting with her every week.
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Paige for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Paige Smart is a blessing. She is committed to her clients and you can tell she has a passion for her work. She listens to you, validates your feelings then helps you by talking you through. She is always responds when you need her. She has excellent insight. I connected with her right away and I am thankful for her help.
Written on Oct 15, 2020 after therapy with Paige for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Paige is really easy to talk to. I feel like she understands my hopes and goals and is helping me better understand this journey. Talking to her has really helped to calm me learn ways to calm my anxiety.
Written on Jul 12, 2020 after therapy with Paige for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I just recently started talking with Paige, she is awesome! I didnt have much hope for this working but figured I would give it a try and I am absolutely happy I did she is the first counselor/therapist that I have felt listened to and understood by. 10 out of 10 would reccomend.
Written on Jul 12, 2020 after therapy with Paige for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd