Dominic Smith

Compassionate, practical therapy for life's challenges

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

About Dominic

Dominic Smith is a Maryland-licensed clinician with five years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life transitions. He combines practical strategies with thoughtful listening to help clients manage difficult emotions and rebuild day-to-day functioning.

Background and approach

Dominic approaches each person as an individual and adapts conversations and treatment plans to suit their unique circumstances. His training spans several therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused work, client-centered approaches, and Jungian ideas about meaning and symbol.

Dominic offers care in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, and welcomes clients from other countries. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while working collaboratively to clarify goals and develop realistic steps forward.

Taking the first step toward greater well-being can feel daunting, and he aims to provide steady support throughout that process.

Integrating evidence-based approaches for online care

Dominic draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT’s focus on skills and behavioral experiments can be useful for people seeking practical tools to change daily habits and emotional reactions.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to explore values and increase psychological flexibility, guiding clients to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to actions that align with what matters to them. Attachment-Based Therapy is another element of his work, helping individuals examine relational patterns and how early attachment influences current relationships and emotional responses.

Deciding on the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to choose methods that match personal goals, preferences, and the nature of the concerns, and adjustments are made as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and locations. These formats make it possible to access consistent care while balancing work, family, or travel, and allow therapists to tailor the mode of contact to what best supports a client’s progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Dominic works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment, communication problems, isolation, and life purpose.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He blends practical, skills-based techniques with empathetic listening and a client-centered stance to tailor work to each person's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Dominic has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds MD and LCSW-C credentials with licence number MD LCSW-C 27358 and is licensed in Maryland.

In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English, Spanish, French, Portuguese