Naomi Smith , LCSW, LMSW

Naomi Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, relationships, family concerns, and depression. She practices in Michigan and works with individuals to build confidence and meet practical goals. Naomi brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence and clear communication to sessions.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She listens closely, offers encouragement, and helps people break big problems into small, manageable steps. Naomi often frames progress as rebuilding peace slowly - one day and one piece at a time.

Naomi uses person-centered planning to put the client's priorities first. That means she helps people identify what matters most, then supports steady, committed action toward those goals. She emphasizes honesty in communication and expects clients to take an active role in their change process.

In addition to her main specialties, Naomi has experience with caregiver stress, codependency, forgiveness work, grief and end-of-life concerns, impulsivity, and substance-related issues. She combines practical strategies with attentive listening to address both feelings and behavior.

Sessions focus on clear steps people can use between meetings. Naomi will help you set realistic short-term goals and track small wins over time. Her approach aims to restore a greater sense of calm and purpose in everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and values, with the therapist following your lead to build a plan that matters to you. It helps when someone needs support sorting priorities and deciding on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, blends skill-building for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. It can be helpful for strong mood swings, impulsivity, and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Naomi will collaborate with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. She often blends methods and checks in regularly to adjust the plan based on what is working.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to care. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when a longer session or visual cues matter. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or keep momentum between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while using the approaches described above.