Theresa Smith, LPC
Oklahoma · 20 years in practice
Theresa Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who centers sessions on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside practical, person-centered methods.
License and registration
- LPC, Oklahoma
- LPC04351 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1396977724 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Theresa
Theresa Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who centers sessions on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside practical, person-centered methods. She brings two decades of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. Theresa listens without judgment and focuses on helping people feel heard and understood.
Theresa earned a master’s degree in 2008 and began her career supporting people affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse. Over time she expanded her practice to include substance use work, including drug court and personal substance abuse counseling.
Background and approach
That work gave her experience helping people navigate shame, anger, and the cycle of addiction. Her approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-oriented strategies. She draws on Attachment-Based ideas to notice how past connections shape present emotions and relationships.
Sessions often include practical skills for managing difficult thoughts and stronger ways to express feelings. Theresa is comfortable addressing topics such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin issues. She also supports people facing major life changes, career stress, and questions about life purpose.
When spirituality is important to a client she may include faith-based discussion or prayer on request. Theresa works with adults who need straightforward help coping with emotional pain and life transitions. Her style is compassionate and direct, aiming to build safety and steady progress one session at a time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Theresa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Theresa names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Emotion-Focused and Acceptance Approaches Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift core emotions that drive painful patterns in relationships and self-view. In sessions the focus is on noticing emotions, naming needs beneath them, and practicing new ways to respond that build connection and calm.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills for living with difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. It uses simple exercises to clarify values and to try small behavior changes that reflect what matters most.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current attachments and reactions. It helps clients trace patterns of closeness and distance so they can experiment with healthier ways of relating and feeling safer in relationships.
Theresa treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will explore your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Sessions often blend approaches so work remains practical and aligned with what you want to change.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let you see facial cues and practice new ways of relating. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be a good option for a quick check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging supports short updates, homework, or ongoing check-ins between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping momentum between appointments.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Theresa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Theresa uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy combined with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people name and shift painful emotions.
How long has she practiced?
Theresa has 20 years of experience working with behavioral, social, and emotional issues, including many years in substance use counseling and work with survivors of abuse.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Theresa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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