Quinn Smalley

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s transitions

LMHC Florida

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Quinn

Quinn Smalley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, self-esteem, grief, trauma, addictions, and many other life challenges.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience, she uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches to help clients make practical changes and build coping skills while also exploring the personal stories and moments that shape how they feel and relate to others. Her style balances active, skills-based work with thoughtful, person-centered reflection.

Quinn integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and existential perspectives to match interventions to each client’s needs. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify values and goals while teaching tools for managing emotions, improving communication, and addressing patterns that maintain distress.

Quinn invites those ready to explore change to begin with a simple intake, and she supports clients who prefer flexible online formats. Her Florida LMHC credential (FL LMHC MH22253) is listed for reference.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning concrete techniques to change them; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and problems with motivation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by teaching mindfulness and acceptance skills alongside committed actions toward what matters. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and personal growth, making space for clients to tell their stories and be heard.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Quinn collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She blends skill-based strategies and reflective work as needed and revisits treatment plans together to ensure the work stays relevant and effective for each person.

Online therapy with Quinn is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from Florida without commuting, and they allow clients to practice skills and check in between sessions in ways that suit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Quinn address?

She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, trauma, grief, addictions, ADHD, and many related life challenges.

How would you describe Quinn’s therapeutic style?

Her approach mixes practical skills training with reflective, person-centered work to help clients both manage symptoms and explore meaningful life changes.

What is Quinn’s clinical background and experience?

Quinn has six years of professional experience as a mental health counselor working with a broad set of concerns and therapeutic approaches.

Where is Quinn licensed to practice?

She holds a Florida LMHC credential listed as FL LMHC MH22253 and practices in Florida.

Does Quinn work in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available with Quinn?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible scheduling and communication.

How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?

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

How do I begin working with Quinn?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English