Beth Anne Smith

Supportive counselor blending practical skills and empathy

LPC Louisiana

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Beth

Beth Anne Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with eight years of clinical experience. She brings hands-on work with a broad spectrum of concerns, including addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, career issues, stress, and intimacy-related difficulties.

Background and approach

Her background also includes supporting clients with mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, body image and workplace issues, and she reports lived experience with hearing impairment that informs her perspective. Her manner is warm, collaborative, and interactive, emphasizing mutual effort to reach client goals.

She draws from cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and mindfulness-based approaches and uses motivational interviewing strategies to encourage change. Sessions are tailored to individual needs so treatment plans, pacing, and techniques reflect each person’s priorities and strengths.

Smith aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment without stigmatizing labels and frames therapy as a practical process of working toward meaningful improvement. Prospective clients who value a therapist who combines practical skills with empathy may find her style well suited to addressing life transitions, self-esteem, coping, and recovery-oriented work.

How Beth Anne Smith Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, or addictive patterns and then test practical strategies to shift those patterns. Client-centered therapy is also central to her work, focusing on empathy, respect, and a collaborative relationship that supports clients in exploring values, goals, and personal strengths.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts tools and pacing as the relationship unfolds so therapy remains focused and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. This range of formats helps people access consistent support without travel and allows continuity of care when life circumstances change, making it easier to maintain momentum toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, career stress, and intimacy-related concerns, as well as areas like body image and workplace issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is approachable and interactive, combining client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor sessions to each person's goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of counseling experience working with diverse clinical concerns and populations in Louisiana.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana; her listed credential is LA LPC 6719.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsForgivenessHearing impairedImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English