- ACT techniques
- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
About Quinton
Quinton Smith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with ten years of clinical experience based in Mississippi. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, relationship strain, and young adult issues. Quinton also works with concerns such as codependency, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, money worries, and multicultural stressors.
Quinton uses a person-centered foundation. He asks for collaboration and clear, honest communication to set useful counseling goals. Sessions focus on the details each person brings - mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and practical elements all matter to him.
While grounded in client-centered ideas like genuineness and nonjudgmental acceptance, he often brings in techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness. That means sessions can include practical skills, moment-to-moment awareness, and targeted work on traumatic memories when helpful.
He explains things plainly and aims to build a working relationship you can rely on. Conversations are direct and focused on tools you can use between sessions. The goal is that clients leave with skills and clearer ways to handle day-to-day challenges.
Quinton says counseling is a collaborative process. He will assess what issues need focused attention and when other resources might help. People who want straightforward feedback and skills-oriented sessions often find his approach a good fit.
How Quinton blends approaches for online work
Quinton commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. CBT looks at thinking patterns and behavior, teaching concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage moods, and change unhelpful habits.He also integrates Client-Centered principles across sessions, keeping conversations honest and collaborative. Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, listen to how symptoms show up day to day, and suggest methods to try, then adjust based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know the exact online formats he uses. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into study schedules, work breaks, or busy days because they remove travel time and let check-ins be shorter when needed. Online work also makes it simpler to practice tools between sessions and to bring real-life examples into conversation. Quinton will discuss practical scheduling and what to expect so sessions align with daily responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, parenting strain, relationship stress, and young adult issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices from a person-centered base and uses techniques from ACT, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to provide skills and moment-to-moment work.
How much experience does he have?
Quinton has ten years of clinical experience as an LPC working with a range of mood and life concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Mississippi.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the provided steps.
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