- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Floyd
Floyd Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 39 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage anger, cope with trauma and abuse, and recover from grief. Floyd also works with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
He uses clear, direct conversation to help people name what’s happening and find practical next steps. Sessions often look at communication patterns, recurring resentment, and how past hurts influence present behavior. Floyd uses approaches that center the client and address trauma when needed.
In therapy he usually mixes client-centered work with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. That means listening to what matters to the person first, then testing small behavior and thinking changes that can ease daily stress. For trauma and abuse he uses trauma-focused techniques to address painful memories and reactions.
Floyd pays attention to cultural background and how it affects coping and relationships. He helps clients handle isolation, guilt, shame, and forgiveness in plain terms. Conversations move toward practical strategies for reducing anger outbursts, rebuilding trust, and improving communication.
People who choose him can expect straightforward, steady work on real problems. Sessions aim to reduce the load of strong emotions and make everyday life more manageable. He works with adults across a wide range of mood and adjustment concerns.
How his approaches translate to online work
Floyd uses client-centered therapy to start with what matters most to the person. That approach focuses on listening and reflecting so the client feels heard and can set practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, adds clear exercises to test new thinking and behavior patterns that reduce reactivity and day-to-day stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of past abuse or traumatic events through targeted techniques to lessen intrusive memories and strong emotional reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Floyd will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend which methods to try first. The plan can change as progress is reviewed, and decisions about techniques are collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to maintain steady progress while people handle daily responsibilities.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Floyd focus on?
He works with anger, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, ADHD, and related mood or relationship issues.
How does he approach therapy?
He combines client-centered listening with practical CBT techniques and trauma-focused work to address painful memories and daily behavior patterns.
How many years has he practiced?
He has 39 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and adjustment concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Missouri.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.