- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Luciana
Luciana Smalls is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with nine years of clinical experience and more than two decades in human services. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship concerns, ADHD, addiction, grief, trauma and anger. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps to manage problems rather than on labels or guarantees.
Her style blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. She also draws on dialectical behavior ideas, Imago relationship tools, and motivational interviewing when they fit a person's goals. In sessions she listens, offers strategies, and helps people practice skills they can use outside therapy.
Luciana has worked with people affected by adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems. She also supports those dealing with intimacy issues, commitment concerns, body image, and career or life transitions. She pays attention to sexual orientation and identity when it affects the concerns people bring.
Clients and therapists create a plan together that targets immediate problems and builds coping skills. Expect a mix of talking, guided exercises, and practical tools geared to reduce anger outbursts, manage impulsivity, or repair communication breakdowns. The focus is on steps that produce clearer thinking and steadier behavior.
Luciana emphasizes real-world change over theory. She guides people toward better emotion regulation and improved relationships by teaching skills, practicing them in session, and adjusting plans as progress is made. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to map out goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can steer the work. It helps clarify what matters and what the person wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with practical behavioral steps to reduce anger or anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which approaches suit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaborative decision shapes the treatment plan and which tools are practiced between sessions. Session logistics should fit into a person's routine. Because the original biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments, fit brief check-ins into a lunch break, or avoid travel time. It also allows sessions to focus on practicing CBT or DBT skills in real time, trying mindfulness exercises together, and setting manageable homework that slots into everyday schedules.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, trauma, grief, and related issues such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered with practical CBT and mindfulness tools, plus elements of DBT, Imago, and motivational interviewing as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She holds nine years of clinical experience as an LPC and over 20 years working in human services.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.