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Naomi Smith

Compassionate guidance with practical tools

LCSW, LMSW Michigan

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Naomi

Naomi Smith is a licensed social worker with 24 years of experience delivering mental health services to individuals. She holds both LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices from a foundation of listening, encouragement, and empowerment.

Background and approach

Naomi centers her work on helping clients meet practical needs while building confidence and resilience, describing her aim as restoring peace one day at a time. Her style blends compassionate, nonjudgmental support with structured therapeutic tools.

Naomi draws on client-centered principles to co-create plans tailored to each person’s goals, and she also uses cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical skills to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors. She frames change as an inward process that is guided and facilitated through honest communication and committed collaboration.

Naomi’s experience includes work with mood disorders, grief and loss, self-esteem and anger management, and caregiver stress among other focus areas. She emphasizes integrity and clear communication while encouraging clients to take an active role in their growth and in pursuing a more hopeful future.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care



Naomi uses cognitive behavioral methods to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems tied to addiction. She also draws on client-centered principles, focusing on empathic listening and collaborative planning so that treatment aligns with what matters most to each person. Additionally, dialectical behavior therapy offers skills in emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can be useful when impulsivity or intense emotions interfere with daily life.

Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative part of the therapeutic process. Naomi works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan over time to better fit the individual’s needs and pace of change.

Online therapy formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and allow clients to access care from varied locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistent work on skills and goals while fitting therapy into everyday routines, and they support continued collaboration between licensed professionals and the people they serve.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Naomi commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, and depression, along with related topics such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered planning with practical techniques to help clients meet goals and build confidence.
How much experience does she have in mental health?
Naomi has 24 years of experience providing mental health and therapeutic services to individuals.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices from Michigan; her licensure details include NY LCSW 101711 and MI LMSW 6801078790.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who are not located in the same country.
What session formats are available for meetings?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and 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, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Michigan, Colorado, California, New York

Languages

English