Michelle Smith, LCMHC, LMHC - Therapist in Oklahoma

About Michelle

Michelle Smith is an LCMHC and LMHC practicing in Oklahoma with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, and related concerns such as ADHD and burnout. Michelle also supports people dealing with trauma, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, and career or parenting stresses.

She uses practical, evidence-based methods focused on what helps right now. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Michelle draws from approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and client-centered techniques to guide each step.

Her background includes a decade in mental health across diverse settings. That experience exposed her to many life stages and cultural backgrounds. She describes her work as straightforward and nonjudgmental, helping people name problems, try new skills, and adjust what isn’t working.

Michelle often helps people manage the pressure of big changes. That includes leaving home, career shifts, relationship transitions, and parenting demands. She also supports those coping with grief, chronic illness effects, or identity questions related to LGBT issues.

Clients can expect clear conversations about goals and small, practical assignments between sessions. The emphasis is on finding useful strategies for everyday life and improving how people cope with emotions and relationships over time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small steps toward them while learning to sit with difficult feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It is useful for daily coping, sleep and eating difficulties, and managing worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on goals, preferences, and what shows progress. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting as needed so the plan fits the person’s needs.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, return quickly from a study or work break, or have a shorter check-in when energy or bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively over distance when sessions focus on skills practice, behavior experiments, and problem-solving relevant to everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Florida, Oklahoma, Oregon, New Hampshire

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, life changes, ADHD, trauma, and related areas listed in her profile.

What is her approach in sessions?

Sessions are practical and conversational, using ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-informed work, and client-centered methods to develop skills and clarify goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of experience working in the mental health field across a variety of settings and populations.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LCMHC and LMHC credentials and is based in Oklahoma with the licensure details shown as NH LCMHC and FL LMHC in her profile.

Can I see her if I live outside the US?

She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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