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Sally Smith

Therapist · Texas

Sally Smith

LPC

LPC in Texas - Stress and Life Purpose

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Experience
4 years
Based in
Texas
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Career and purpose
  • Communication skills

About Sally

Sally Smith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and life purpose issues. Sally works with adults who feel stuck after a change or who are questioning what comes next in work or life.

She uses grounded, practical methods to help people sort through immediate problems. Sessions often involve talking through patterns that get in the way, testing small behavior changes, and practicing clearer communication. The aim is to give tools that people can use between sessions rather than abstract advice.

Sally draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address anxious thinking and unhelpful behavior. She also uses client-centered skills to follow what matters most to the person and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and measure progress.

Her work includes attention to attachment and commitment issues, blended family and fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and problems with control or dependency. She also supports people dealing with substance use, divorce or separation, and body image or communication problems.

Sessions are conducted in English and reflect practical steps for daily life. People who are unsure what comes next often begin by naming one small area to change and testing it over a few weeks. To start, visitors are asked to use the site process to match and schedule a first session.

License and NPI on record

LPC
Texas · 90085

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Sally often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice anxious or stuck thinking and choose actions that reflect their values. ACT is practical for work or life transitions because it focuses on moving toward what matters despite uncomfortable feelings.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or low self-esteem. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests specific changes to see what helps. Client-Centered Therapy is part of how she listens; it keeps the focus on what the person says matters and asks about goals in their own words.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sally will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try techniques that fit those aims, and adjust the plan based on what works in weekly meetings. The method can shift as priorities change during work or life transitions.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins on a lunch break or a longer deep work session when schedules permit. Many people find remote sessions help maintain consistency while juggling work, caregiving, or health challenges.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Sally works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and life purpose issues. She also addresses attachment, blended family matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related difficulties.

How would she approach feeling stuck at work or after a change?

She uses practical methods like setting short goals and testing small behavior changes. Therapy emphasizes clearer communication and strategies to manage anxious or avoidant patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sally has four years of professional experience as an LPC working with adults on life transitions, workplace challenges, and relationship issues.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is an LPC, listed with a Texas LPC credential, and practices in Texas.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.

What should I do to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

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