- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and mindfulness
About Rilda
Rilda Smith is an Oklahoma Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, sleep difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship challenges, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and ADHD. She also addresses abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, financial worries, and multicultural concerns.
Rilda describes a systemic way of looking at problems. She pays attention to how relationships with family, friends, and coworkers shape day-to-day struggles. In practice this means she listens for patterns that repeat across contexts and talks with clients about how those patterns affect current goals.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative work. That mix lets her focus on what a client wants to change, try practical skills, and reframe difficult stories. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with time spent on strategies that can be used between meetings.
Rilda has a history of working with Third Culture Kids and adults who have moved between cultures, especially those transitioning to life in the United States. She notes practical challenges that come with those moves and helps people settle into new routines and relationships.
She emphasizes collaboration: clients are treated as the experts on their own lives and therapy is a place to experiment with different ways of coping. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session to see if the approach fits their needs.
How Rilda uses therapy approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their own goals and feel understood while deciding what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers specific exercises and coping strategies useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on what works. That means you and the therapist decide together which techniques to use and when to shift emphasis.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online work can be practical for fitting therapy into a busy schedule - it can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins, and make it easier to keep appointments around work or study. Discuss scheduling preferences and technical questions when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, life changes, compassion fatigue, relationships, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. Sessions focus on goals and skills you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience as a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in Oklahoma.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Oklahoma LMFT credential and works from that state.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling details when booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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