Theresa Smith , LPC

Theresa Smith is an Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns. She works in a direct, compassionate way that aims to make sessions feel practical and approachable.

Theresa began her career supporting women who experienced domestic violence and sexual abuse and later extended that work to include men affected by similar issues. That early work led her to specialize in substance use concerns as well, including drug court and private substance abuse counseling over nine years.

Over two decades she has helped people with depression, grief, anger, and trauma-related issues such as PTSD and abandonment. She also assists those struggling with codependency, attachment problems, shame and isolation, and people trying to find purpose during life transitions.

Her clinical style centers on client-centered therapy alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of acceptance and commitment work. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and understanding patterns that keep problems stuck. She also uses attachment-informed and emotionally-focused approaches when relationship and intimacy issues are present.

Theresa is a Christian and, if a client requests spiritual support, she can include biblical counseling and prayer as part of care. She aims to create a space where people feel heard, respected, and treated with compassion as they work toward healthier mental health and greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-driven action. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes because it focuses on what matters most and small steps toward those goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It works well for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation by giving clear tools to practice between sessions.

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional patterns. It can help with intimacy issues, attachment concerns, abandonment, and family of origin problems by identifying relational patterns and building new ways to connect.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa will discuss goals, preferences, and needs with each person and adjust methods as therapy progresses so the work fits the client's life and values.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for longer, interactive work; phone calls can suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth; chat and messaging allow ongoing support and quick touchpoints between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily routines while accessing a licensed professional from different locations.