Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in West Virginia

Hello! My name is Marybeth Smith and I am looking forward to meeting you where you are and helping you grow into who you were meant to be!

I am a licensed professional counselor in WV and have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health and substance use diagnosis. I graduated from Marshall University with a Master’s in Counseling and am also an Approved Licensed Professional Supervisor.

If you are ready to do the work, I am ready to meet you there. I would love to connect.

My passion is helping women to regain a feeling of control and authorship in their lives. I specialize in helping women with postpartum depression/anxiety, self-esteem issues and stress from life transitions. I received my Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Ohio State in 2008. I'm a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist based in southern West Virginia. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, self-worth challenges, life transitions, and family stressors.

I am especially passionate about helping children and teens develop emotional regulation skills and helping adults build confidence, boundaries, and a stronger sense of identity.

As someone who serves rural communities, I understand the unique pressures families face — close-knit systems, generational patterns, limited resources, and the desire to “handle things on your own.” Therapy with me is a place where you don’t have to carry everything alone.

My Philosophy

I believe people are not “too much” — they are often carrying too much.

Therapy is not about fixing you. It’s about helping you understand yourself, regulate your emotions, and build a life that feels more steady and aligned.

Are you a teen or adult navigating anxiety, life transitions, or past trauma? As a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) with over 16 years of experience, I provide compassionate outpatient therapy tailored to your unique needs.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore (2010) and specialize in trauma-informed, client-centered therapy designed to foster lasting personal growth.

Welcome! I am here to support you as you navigate life's challenges and explore your inner world. My approach is warm, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we will work through your concerns, whether they involve stress, anxiety, relationships, or personal growth, in a safe and non-judgmental space. My goal is to empower you with insight, resilience, and clarity as you move toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.