- CBT
- DBT skills
- Client-centered
About Yiasha
Yiasha Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and major life shifts. Yiasha focuses on practical ways to manage thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning.
Her background includes regular work with young adults adjusting to new life roles and people living with longer-term mental illness. She also has experience helping individuals who are navigating relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Her practice includes attention to attachment and communication problems and issues such as abandonment, impulsivity, and body image.
In sessions Yiasha uses clear, goal-focused methods. She draws on client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and try different responses. She also incorporates elements from dialectical behavior therapy and solution-focused work when they suit a person's goals.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions are oriented toward changing patterns that cause upset, like persistent negative thoughts or reactive behavior. Yiasha aims to make each visit a focused opportunity to practice new skills and notice small changes over time.
People who come to her often want steady, straightforward support for handling anger, relationship tensions, workplace frustration, or broader emotional strain. She helps set clear steps and skills to try between sessions so progress can be tracked.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Yiasha uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as core ways to work on problems. Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows what the person brings up, helping them clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that lead to distress and practicing concrete alternatives to change feelings and behavior.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when someone needs tools for managing intense emotions or improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills teach practical techniques like grounding, emotion regulation, and clearer communication that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Yiasha will help clients choose which approaches fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress is made. The process is collaborative and checks in on what is working.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur, which can help learning translate into everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, and related concerns such as grief and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused, using client-centered listening alongside cognitive and behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and reactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of counseling experience working with young adults, people with chronic mental illness, and others facing life changes.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
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.