Marian Smith, LMHC, LPC

Marian Smith is a licensed counselor practicing in Florida and Virginia with over 21 years of experience. She combines counseling and personal development coaching to help people move forward after difficult changes. Marian listens closely and works with each person to set clear, attainable goals.

She often meets people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck after a life change or a traumatic event. Sessions focus on practical steps and specific objectives so progress is visible. Marian aims to help clients feel calmer, more confident, and more in charge of day-to-day life.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationships, and life transitions. Marian uses simple, goal-focused methods to change patterns that keep people from reaching their goals. She emphasizes respect, compassion, and sensitivity in sessions.

Marian draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to offer different ways of looking at problems. She also uses tools from coaching to help clients put plans into action and track what helps. The focus is on finding practical strategies that turn obstacles into productive steps.

Change often starts with one small decision. Marian supports clients as they learn new skills, try them out, and build on each success. She works to help people reconnect with their values and move toward a more satisfying life.

Approaches used in online counseling and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a trusting relationship that supports change. It helps when someone needs acceptance and a space to sort out feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep problems, and managing reactions to stress.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps and what already works in a person's life. This approach is helpful for people who want quick, concrete changes and clear goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking to understand how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from wherever they are located in their state. Licensed professionals adapt timing and tools to suit daily routines so therapy can fit into real life without adding extra strain.