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01About Rita
Dr. Rita Smith draws on a client-centered approach to guide conversations toward clearer goals and practical steps. She blends straightforward talk with active listening to help people feel understood and move forward.
Dr. Smith has 25 years in the helping profession and offers calm, steady support for common life struggles. She has worked in agencies, universities, personal practices, and on military installations.
That range has shaped a practical style that focuses on what can change now.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on manageable skills for stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. Dr. Smith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and replace it with more useful habits.
She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify immediate goals and small steps that build momentum. Mindfulness practices are offered when slowing down and noticing the present moment will help reduce overwhelm. Typical areas she addresses include career strain, family problems, grief, self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues.
She also helps people with communication problems, commitment issues, and coping with major life transitions. Military and veteran-related issues are among her experience areas from past work on installations. Her approach is collaborative and practical.
People leave sessions with clear next steps, skills to practice, and a plan for moving toward their goals. Sessions are offered in English and provided through a mix of online formats to fit varied schedules.
02Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC006779 · expires September 2026
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC0480 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1508933391 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Rita lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Methods Rita names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Rita names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Dr. Smith often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following the client's lead to build trust and clarity. This approach helps people talk through relationship concerns, parenting strains, and questions about life purpose with a steady, nonjudgmental presence.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood and to practice alternative responses. CBT works well for stress, workplace issues, and coping with change because it breaks problems into clear steps and exercises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Smith collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they track whether an approach is helping and adjust the plan when needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exchanges. Phone calls are a lighter option when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and messaging can fit brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue steady progress without lengthy travel.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, career and workplace issues, trauma and grief, and similar life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using clear conversation, goal setting, and practical skills to support change.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 25 years working in agencies, universities, independent practice, and military installations helping people navigate life changes and relationship strains.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MD, LCPC, and LPC credentials and practices in Georgia.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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