- CBT methods
- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions support
About Dionne
Dr. Dionne Crosby Smith is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Louisiana with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, and lists additional focus on disaster coping, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, phobias, and young adult issues.
Dionne talks plainly about problems people bring into sessions. She asks about what feels most urgent and what has helped before. She uses direct techniques to build coping skills and to change patterns that keep distress in place. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while still allowing time to process difficult feelings.
Her background includes work across community and clinical settings in Louisiana. That experience shapes a straightforward style that suits people who want clear tools and steady support. She aims to help clients notice small changes that add up over weeks and months.
When working with someone, she usually starts by clarifying priorities and setting short-term goals. She then introduces cognitive behavioral strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to test new behaviors. Work can include skill practice between sessions and checking what does and does not help.
Dr. Smith encourages people in early adulthood who are dealing with transitions, identity questions, work or school stress, and relationship strain to consider talking through those pressures. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats before scheduling so they know what options are offered.
CBT approaches and online care options
Dr. Smith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking, try different interpretations, and practice new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood.She pairs practical skill building with clear goal-setting so sessions focus on what the client wants to change. Finding the best approach is collaborative; she will work with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one method fits everyone.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing a shorter check-in on a work break. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from a different location, which may matter for those who have moved or who prefer a clinician outside their immediate area. The therapist will discuss the best way to structure sessions when you schedule your first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and also lists young adult issues and disaster coping among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused, using techniques to build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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