Marian Smith
Compassionate clinician guiding practical change
LMHC, LPC Florida
- Experience
- 21 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Marian
Marian Smith is a licensed counselor with over 21 years of clinical and coaching experience, holding LMHC and LPC credentials in Florida and Virginia.
Background and approach
She combines a practical, goal-focused orientation with warm, attentive listening to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, life transitions, and a wide range of emotional and relational concerns. Marian emphasizes collaborative planning so each person leaves sessions with clear objectives and measurable steps toward feeling more calm and confident.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered principles, and solution-focused strategies to uncover core patterns and develop new responses to difficulty. She has supported people through parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, career questions, and issues such as ADHD, bipolar concerns, and intimacy-related struggles.
Respectful and compassionate, Marian centers each person’s values and strengths as she assists them in shifting from merely surviving to pursuing a more satisfying, purpose-driven life. Clients can expect practical tools, honest reflection, and encouragement as they practice new skills.
Marian frames therapy as a partnership that helps translate insights into sustainable change and renewed confidence.
Practical Approaches for Online Growth
Marian makes use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and habits, turning small shifts in thinking into observable changes in mood and behavior. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete, short-term goals and build on clients' existing strengths so progress becomes measurable and momentum grows. Both approaches are presented in accessible, skill-building sessions aimed at managing anxiety, stress, relationship and life-transition issues.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marian listens to each person's concerns and preferences and then tailors techniques and pacing so goals align with values and day-to-day realities. She works with clients to trial strategies, review what helps, and refine the plan so therapy remains responsive and practical.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with remote work. These formats make it possible to practice new skills between sessions and to access support without travel, helping clients integrate change into everyday life.
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Experience
21+ years
Licensed
Florida, Virginia
Languages
English