- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and EFT methods
About Katina
Katina (Tina) Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. Tina also supports those coping with addictions, parenting challenges, eating-related concerns, bipolar disorder, and major life changes.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on talking through what matters now and finding steps that fit everyday life. She uses clear, evidence-informed methods rather than jargon. Clients can expect straightforward conversation and a focus on problem solving alongside emotional processing.
Tina draws on client-centered work to prioritize each person’s perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and gently test new behaviors. Emotionally-focused ideas are woven in when relationship patterns and attachment issues are central.
Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing techniques appear when people want tools for stress, cravings, or decision-making. These approaches provide short, usable skills as well as deeper exploration when needed. Her background includes long-term clinical work across a wide range of presenting problems.
People who reach out are often dealing with feeling stuck after big changes, struggling with trust or commitment, or managing intense emotions tied to past hurt. Tina works with adults and welcomes international clients in English. To begin, readers should follow the site’s process to match and schedule an initial session.
How clinical approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach center the client’s perspective and priorities and are useful when someone needs validation and clearer decision-making.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then tests small changes. In remote sessions CBT can include homework, thought records, and behavioral experiments that a person practices between meetings.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used when relationship patterns or attachment hurt are central. This approach helps identify interaction cycles and try new ways of relating, which can be discussed and practiced in session.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches, and adjust plans based on what works and what feels useful. That means sessions can shift from skill-building to deeper emotional work as needed.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use written exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and pacing to fit a client's daily life.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is straightforward and practical, combining listening with useable skills and discussion of next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of adult concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices with that credential in the United States.
Can non-US residents work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking by following the site’s process, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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