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Quinton Smith

Person-centered therapist blending evidence-based care

LPC Mississippi

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Quinton

Quinton Smith approaches clients as whole persons, tailoring care to the information they share and to a broad assessment of emotional, social, physical, spiritual, and vocational factors.

Background and approach

He begins by collaborating with each client to identify priorities, set realistic counseling goals, and determine when additional resources may be helpful. Openness and honesty are emphasized so that goals and interventions match the client's needs and life context.

Smith practices from a person-centered foundation, offering nonjudgmental support characterized by genuineness, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. He combines that stance with evidence-informed techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, mindfulness practices, and other trauma-informed models.

Across ten years of clinical work, he strives to build a trusting therapeutic relationship that helps people develop self-awareness and practical skills for ongoing growth. Working in Mississippi, Smith provides a calm, accepting environment and welcomes clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

His areas of focus include stress, anxiety, mood concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction issues, relationship and family struggles, grief, and life transitions, along with related topics such as codependency, guilt, and finding life purpose.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Quinton Smith commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working with online clients. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with stress. ACT emphasizes values-guided action and acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, supporting people facing persistent worry, life transitions, or struggles with motivation.

Finding the right blend of methods is a collaborative process. He works with each person to assess goals and preferences, then adjusts techniques over time so the approach fits the client's needs, pace, and comfort with online formats. The therapeutic relationship and shared planning guide which interventions are prioritized.

Online therapy with him is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which adds flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations within Mississippi. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between meetings, and engage in therapy in ways that suit a variety of lifestyles and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered stance that emphasizes genuineness and nonjudgmental support while integrating techniques from CBT, ACT, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational approaches to suit each client's needs.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has been practicing for 10 years and focuses on building a collaborative, trusting relationship that helps clients gain insight and practical skills for continued growth.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds the MS LPC 2547 credential and is based in Mississippi.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English