Terriee Smith, LMHC

Terriee Smith is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction-related problems. She supports clients working through grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem concerns, and challenges tied to ADHD or bipolar mood concerns. Terriee also addresses relationship strain, body image, caregiver stress, and issues veterans and first responders may face.

She favors practical, conversation-based work that centers the person in front of her. Sessions focus on building clear, doable steps people can use between meetings. Terriee draws on mindfulness and acceptance strategies to reduce reactivity and on cognitive techniques to shift unhelpful thinking patterns.

Over 11 years she has worked with people navigating co-occurring conditions, substance use concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Science in Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She holds an FL LMHC credential.

In sessions she uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Conversations tend to be direct, warm, and goal-focused, with attention to what fits each person's life.

Terriee often helps people facing midlife transitions, aging and geriatric concerns, family of origin issues, and the stress that comes from caregiving. She encourages steady progress and practical strategies so people can manage daily tasks while working toward bigger change.

How Terriee’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice hard thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, trauma-related avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through clear, practical exercises that can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance where the therapist helps the person find their own solutions and build confidence over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and daily routine. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting plans as progress is made.

For practical matters, confirm which session formats Terriee currently offers before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it easier to schedule around work and caregiving. Online work also lets therapists use worksheets, guided mindfulness exercises, and homework assignments that integrate into daily life without requiring an in-person visit.