Naomi Smith, LCSW, LMSW

Naomi Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience. She provides therapy to individuals and focuses on helping people build confidence and meet their needs. Naomi aims to guide practical steps toward a steadier daily life while honoring each person's goals and values.

She listens without judgment and offers steady support and encouragement. Naomi centers conversations on what matters most to the person in the room and helps them set clear, manageable goals. Her style is direct and honest, with an emphasis on gradual change and real-world steps.

Naomi often uses person-centered planning to shape each client's work. That means the client helps set priorities and Naomi helps map the path forward, piece by piece. She believes change comes from within and that people have the ability to fulfill their purpose in the present.

Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and depression. Additional areas she focuses on include grief, forgiveness, caregiver stress, communication problems, and issues related to aging and end-of-life care.

Clinically, she draws from several approaches such as client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Naomi brings a steady presence and practical steps to help people move toward their goals.

She works from Michigan and conducts sessions in English. Naomi asks newcomers to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin and schedules sessions based on therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Naomi uses client-centered methods that place the person's goals and preferences first. This approach focuses on listening, understanding what matters to the client, and shaping therapy around their priorities. It helps when people want a collaboration that keeps their values at the center.

She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques which look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, mood, and problematic behaviors through specific exercises and skill building. Dialectical behavior therapy adds skills for emotional regulation and managing intense feelings, with a focus on balancing acceptance and change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Naomi will discuss options and tailor methods based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions match what helps them most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. The main practical benefits are easier fit into daily life, fewer travel needs, and more flexibility for scheduling. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep consistent appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and save time that would otherwise go to commuting. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods effectively through remote sessions while helping clients practice skills between meetings.