- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- DBT skills
About Yiasha
Yiasha Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with six years of clinical experience. She has mainly worked with young adults facing transitions into adulthood, people living with chronic mental illness, and individuals coping with depression, trauma, and anxiety.
Yiasha focuses on creating clear, practical sessions that address everyday functioning. She aims to help people notice and change the negative thoughts that influence how they act and feel. Sessions are structured around straightforward conversation and problem-focused work rather than clinical jargon.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and structured cognitive techniques. That means listening to each person’s concerns, then using specific strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior work and motivational interviewing when they fit the client’s goals.
Yiasha often helps with relationship strain, grief, anger, substance concerns, identity and LGBT-related issues, parenting stress, career uncertainty, and the many pressures that come with early adulthood. She pays attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, codependency, and impulsivity when these come up.
She asks clients to be active collaborators in sessions. Practical tools and short-term goals are common features of her work. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to see if her style fits their needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Yiasha uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy as core tools in her work. Client-centered methods focus on listening and reflecting so clients can talk through what matters most to them. This helps with motivation and sorting priorities during life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts affect mood and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns. DBT skills teach concrete techniques for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive reactions. Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the first sessions; she works together with each person to decide what fits their goals and daily life.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a packed schedule, allow for shorter check-ins during a busy day, and remove travel time around classes or work. Many people find the combination of listening and practical CBT or DBT exercises transfers well to remote sessions when scheduling and personal needs are discussed up front.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, grief, addictions, LGBT issues, and parenting pressures among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, mixing client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques like CBT and DBT skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a counselor working with young adults and people with chronic mental health needs.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in South Carolina.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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