- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and addiction
- CBT and mindfulness
About Katina
Katina Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with six years of post-licensure experience. She works with young adults and others on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
She brings a long background in social services to counseling work. Her earlier roles included work with adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, people with disabilities, and substance use support. That practical experience informs how she sees everyday problems and recovery steps.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She focuses on clear, practical strategies - spotting patterns of thinking, building coping skills, and planning small changes that fit daily life. Sessions are conversational and goal-directed rather than abstract.
Katina aims to help people identify problems, notice unhelpful thoughts, and try new behaviors. She also draws on crisis intervention experience for acute stress and safety planning when needed. Her background includes work across ages and with survivors of domestic violence and substance concerns.
People who want straightforward skills for managing anxiety, addiction triggers, grief, or life transitions may find her approach useful. She works in English and accepts international clients; prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Katina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting and changing thinking patterns that lead to anxiety or depression and teaches practical skills for day-to-day problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and reducing the hold of past traumatic events so daily functioning and relationships become easier.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help clients weigh goals, symptoms, and preferences, and will try methods that match those needs. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and can change as work progresses.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. They also let people connect from different locations, which can help if you are studying, working or living outside Louisiana.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD and related problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is practical and conversational, using clear strategies such as identifying unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills rather than abstract talk.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds six years as an LPC and brings additional years of social services experience working with adoption and foster care, geriatrics, disabilities, and substance use support.
What credential and location information should I know?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana and lists her credential as LA LPC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any location-specific details before scheduling.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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