Lynnie Smith

Practical, affirming therapy for lasting change

LPC Texas

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lynnie

Lynnie Smith is a Texas licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and trauma.

Background and approach

She creates an affirming, nonjudgmental space especially welcoming to LGBTQ clients and those seeking to build self-love, stronger self-esteem, and a clearer sense of life purpose. Lynnie emphasizes practical skills and compassionate exploration to help clients manage obsessive thoughts, seasonal mood shifts, codependency patterns, jealousy, and social anxiety.

Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered approaches, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), chosen and adapted to match each person’s needs. Sessions blend collaborative reflection with concrete strategies for coping, emotion regulation, and values-guided living.

Lynnie aims to empower clients to better understand their inner experience and to build sustainable routines and skills that support long-term wellbeing and more authentic relationships.

Approaches for Online Growth and Skill Building

Online therapy with Lynnie often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thought patterns and learning practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage obsessive thinking, and improve mood. Acceptance and commitment therapy emphasizes clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility so clients can act in ways that align with what matters to them even when difficult feelings are present.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. This shared planning helps tailor interventions to address areas such as relationship concerns, self-esteem, life purpose, and emotion regulation.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and practice skills between sessions in day-to-day settings with guidance from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lynnie commonly support?

She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related areas such as codependency, emptiness, jealousy, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is collaborative and compassionate, combining practical skills with reflective exploration. She integrates CBT, ACT, client-centered therapy, and DBT to tailor care to individual needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working as a licensed mental health professional.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential TX LPC 14936 and practices in Texas.

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 does she offer?

She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

CodependencyEmptinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English