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Dr. Dionne Crosby Smith

Compassionate, strength-based care with practical tools

LPC Louisiana

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Dionne

Dr. Dionne Crosby Smith is an LPC based in Louisiana with 12 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She frames therapy around each person’s strengths and lived experience, guiding clients to build practical skills and gain confidence while navigating difficult emotional challenges. Dr.

Smith emphasizes courage and collaboration when someone decides to pursue change, meeting them where they are and honoring their personal story. Her practice incorporates a holistic perspective, adapting therapeutic techniques to fit the individual rather than following a fixed formula.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the approaches she uses to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop coping strategies. She also attends to situational concerns such as recovering after natural or human-caused disasters, issues related to veterans and armed forces, multicultural considerations, phobias, and challenges common in young adulthood.

English-language sessions are available, and she accepts international clients who seek remote support.

Practical approaches and online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, while building concrete coping strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. This approach focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and often includes skill practice between sessions to reinforce new habits.

Her holistic orientation means methods are adapted to each person's needs and context rather than applying a single technique. She will collaborate with clients to determine which strategies and tools feel most useful, tailoring the plan as goals and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy with this practice can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and allow clients to choose the communication style that best supports their progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and offers additional support for coping with disasters, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, phobias, and young adult challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and strength-based, combining a holistic perspective with practical skill-building to help clients manage symptoms and make meaningful changes.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and situational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential with licence LA LPC 5306 and practices out of Louisiana.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Coping with natural or human-caused disasterVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPhobiasYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English