- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Goal oriented planning
About Marian
Marian Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Florida with 21 years of experience. She works with people who feel overwhelmed after big life changes or traumatic events and supports those managing anxiety, stress, anger, and relationship concerns.
She listens carefully and helps clients set clear, achievable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and measurable progress so people notice changes over time. The aim is to regain a sense of calm and more control in day-to-day life.
Marian uses straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She works with each person to find strategies that fit their situation rather than insisting on one method. The focus is on skills that reduce reactivity, improve communication, and manage strong emotions.
She has experience across many common concerns including parenting, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and career stress. Marian also addresses family of origin issues, forgiveness, life purpose, and compassion fatigue when these come up in sessions.
Her approach mixes short-term problem solving with deeper work when needed. People leave sessions with specific objectives and tasks they can try between meetings. The goal is steady progress toward feeling calmer, more confident, and clearer about next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's own goals. In practice that means sessions spend time hearing the problem, clarifying what matters, and shaping next steps the client can try between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety active. Online work can include tracking reactions, testing different responses, and practicing short skill-based exercises during or after a session.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete changes and clear objectives. This approach is useful when someone wants specific behavior changes quickly, like improving workplace responses or reducing evening outbursts.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then adjust methods as needed in a collaborative way.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can be blended into everyday life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She listens closely and helps set clear, practical goals using a mix of client-centered and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has been practicing for 21 years and has worked with a wide range of concerns including parenting, addictions, and grief.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC and an LPC and practices in Florida; her licence details include FL LMHC and VA LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats handled?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How do costs and booking work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by completing the short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.