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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia and an out-of-state telehealth provider for Florida, providing virtual therapy for individuals and couples. I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from University of Georgia. With over 20 years of experience, my background includes child welfare, medical social work, and family and individual therapy. Using a person-centered and solution-focused approach, I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, premarital counseling, and life transitions while building healthier coping skills and emotional wellness.

I am a native of Coastal Georgia. He attended St. Leo University, where I obtained my undergraduate degree in Human Resources. I went on to obtain two Master’s degrees: one in Public Administration, from Columbus State University and the other in Clinical Counseling, from South University.

I'm a therapist, punk, and human. I help late diagnosed (or suspecting!) ADHD/AuDHD women and AFAB folks work through the shame tapes (like "I'm lazy" or "I'm not good enough" or "everyone can do this except me") to get to empowerment. I am also trained in EMDR and group therapy facilitation for trauma processing and resilience building. Let's rise together!

I am a trauma-informed licensed psychotherapist (LPC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), and Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider (CPATP) who brings over twenty years of experience guiding profound personal transformation. As a sanctioned teacher within the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, my work bridges clinical precision with ceremonial depth—offering a rare integration of modern psychology and ancient wisdom.

I hold a Master’s degree from Emory University in Nature-Aligned Medieval Mysticism and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Prescott College. My path has been devoted to exploring the intersection of spirituality, ecology, and the human psyche. My work is grounded, discerning, and deeply attuned to the complexity of healing in today’s world.

I am a compassionate cognitive behavioral therapist with over 20 years in the field. I will meet you were you are to help you create individualized change to get you to your next level goals for a happier, healthier, safer, and prosperous you.

Healing and growth doesn't require having it all figured out before you start — it begins with curiosity. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, difficult relationships, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a place where you slow down, make sense of your experiences, and begin taking steps towards your best possible self.

I'm an LPC in Georgia with over 3 years of experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, and I especially work well with people who know something needs to change but aren't quite sure where to begin. I've worked especially well with people with addictions, looking for stability and self-sufficiency.

My curiosity about substance abuse and family systems sparked my interest in this field, leading me to study substance abuse counseling, which eventually deepened my passion for psychology.

Over the years, I’ve worked in Connecticut alongside DCF and the court systems. Since starting as a case manager in 1995, I’ve continued to grow and gain valuable experience in this ever-evolving field of psychology.

I'm a licensed counselor and scholar-practitioner with more than 29 years of experience providing behavioral health care across a wide range of settings. In 2009 I founded BSmith Consulting Group, LLC, where I work with individuals navigating adjustment issues, mental health disorders, and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) concerns. Alongside my clinical work, I provide employee assistance support to individuals, professionals, and organizations, and I contribute to the field through clinical supervision, training of fellow mental health professionals, and presenting at local, state, and national platforms. My goal is always to meet you where you are and support your long-term wellness.