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I have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the States of Colorado and Texas, US I am a Nationally Certified Counselor in the US, and a Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider in the state of Texas, US. have 6+ years of experience in the mental health counseling field. I use an approach which integrates Choice Theory (understanding that our choices lead to consequences, and everything we do/don't do is still a choice) along with evidence-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I strongly believe that the relationship between a client and counselor is the necessary ingredient to support change.
I am competent and experienced in providing professional counseling in clinical, mental health counseling; correctional counseling; sexual abuser specific counseling; adult and juvenile; sexual addictions; adjustment to major life changes; personality disorders; relationship and communication counseling.
I have experience and training in online and face to face environments and believe in the “meet them where they are” strengths-based approach to counseling. With experience providing counseling services to individuals, juveniles, and groups, I have worked with clients experiencing active suicidality and suicidal ideation, as well as with clients with active hallucinations and delusions. I have experience with clients from many cultures, races, and ethnicities. These include but are not limited to members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQIA+ communities, and clients with varied religious and legal backgrounds.
I have extensive experience working with sexual abusers, including those with active psychopathy and those with developmental delays. I hold sexual abuser specific licensure. Additionally, I have completed level one Gottman Method couples counseling and enjoy working with partners looking to expand their relationships into ones of mutual respect and joy.
Working with clients to help them find their answers to their questions is a joy. Watching change unfold and people find their path through pain, fear, and hopelessness is an ongoing benefit of working in the counseling field.
Professional experience
6yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyLGBTQ+RelationshipsParenting issuesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Women's issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Tina 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.
Even after just one session, I know that Tina **rocks** because I’ve seen many therapists throughout my life, and she is absolutely one of the best I’ve met with. I don’t think anyone has ever listened to anything I’ve said as kick as Tina. Thank you so much!!!
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I enjoy working with Tina. So far it’s only been a month but she listens and has great advice/ strategies I am working on implementing.
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tina really listens and can often pinpoint my concerns before I even know what my concern is myself. She helps guide me and provides the right kind of support to help me identify issues instead of just spoon-feeding me answers. Tina is just really great overall and I'm glad I found her.
Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Tina listens and gives good objective feed back. She is kind and understanding.
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, anger management, and career difficulties
Would recommend. She is a professional of the highest degree and takes the time to get to connect and understand her patients.
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Tina for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
She’s so great and understanding. She knows how to explain your situation in a way that you will realize whats going on in your life.
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Tina for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I love her!
Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Tina for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coa
She is an amazing person. She not only listens and offers great advice, she has a great sense of humor. I also love how blunt she can be when I need her to be.
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Tina for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Wouldn’t be where I am now without her. I can talk to her about anything. Some times I’m tired, or feel like putting sessions off because I think therapy isn’t not working- those are the best days when you power through. Thank you Tina.
Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with Tina for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Tina is great, she’s easy to talk to and is effective at getting the root of the problem. I made leaps and bounds with her support.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Tina for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She listens to me well and gives me very constructive feedback and help for my issues
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Tina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Tina is pleasant and very available. I don’t feel like she was a good match for me-I and a lot of complex problems and her solutions were very simplistic and many I had already tried. I think I needed a therapist with more experience with panic disorder.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Tina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
I was nervous to do do this and Tina made me feel comfortable. She is very knowledgeable and has been helpful. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
In just a few sessions, Tina has made me feel heard, validated and understood. She seems to understand what I have been going through from a simple conversation. She had also provided excellent strategies for me for dealing with occasional anxiety and panic. Her methods are gentle yet empowering and she understands the deep impact of toxic/abusive relationships.
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Wonderful therapist! I really enjoy our weekly meetings and feel like she has helped me alot!
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I've only met with Tina twice, but I already feel like she is helping me get through some difficult things in my life. Per my request, she gives me weekly 'homework' to help me work on different techniques between sessions. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
I feel very comfortable talking to my therapist Tina Smith, she reassures me that my feelings are normal.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, and bipolar disorder
Tina has been wonderful! She is no nonsense and really helps me get to the root of my issues. She is kind and compassionate. I am very glad that I found her.
Written on Sep 04, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd
Tina was very quick receptive to the wall of text I sent her when I first matched with her, giving her a clear picture of where I was coming from, and every one of our video sessions since have been informative and helpful.
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Tina is great to chat to …. Easy to converse with & says what I need to hear without making me feel like my thoughts are silly …. Gives good advice!
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
A wonderful person and professional who listens with empathy and helps kindly, never pushing or insisting. I'm loving her!
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks
Tina has really been a godsend. She connected dots I didn’t even think were possible to connect and has helped me drastically get my life back on track.
Extremely grateful for her and BetterHelp
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I've only been working with Tina for a short while, but she's been great! She is very dedicated, and I can tell she is really listening to what I have to say. She doesn't beat around the bush, but is very supportive: she encourages me out of my comfort zone, without being pushy. She's very friendly and easy to talk to, even when I struggle with communicating in English. I am very grateful for having been matched with her and highly recommend Tina for everyone!
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Tina is a wonderful therapist. She has helped me overcome some of my biggest issues. She is a great listener and has great expertise in her field.
I would recommend Tina to anyone.
Written on Dec 11, 2021 after therapy with Tina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have only been seeing Tina Martinez for a short time now, but so far it's been great! She has listened very carefully to me about what I want from therapy and has given me great insight and wonderful suggestions.
Written on Nov 21, 2021 after therapy with Tina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
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