- Person-centered planning
- Practical tools
- Supportive listening
About Naomi
Naomi Smith is a licensed social worker with 24 years of experience helping people through hard seasons. She is an LCSW and an LMSW who focuses on practical steps that help clients feel steadier and more confident. Naomi listens without judgment and aims to give steady support and encouragement during change.
She keeps therapy simple and grounded. Naomi uses person-centered planning to help clients name goals and break them into manageable tasks. She believes change comes from within and that small, daily steps add up to meaningful progress.
Naomi works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family problems, and depression. She also addresses issues such as codependency, caregiver stress, grief, guilt and shame, and difficulties with communication. Sessions often focus on building skills, reducing overwhelm, and restoring a sense of purpose.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Naomi balances practical tools with listening and reflection. She encourages clients to be active participants in their plans and to try doable strategies between sessions.
Clients can expect clear, honest communication and a steady focus on personal goals. Naomi frames progress as “restoring peace, one day at a time, one piece at a time,” and guides people through steps that aim to make daily life more manageable.
How Naomi’s Approaches Work Online
Naomi uses Client-Centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s goals so the therapist can support their decisions and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills for reducing anxiety, managing mood, and handling urges related to addiction.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation and coping skills when feeling overwhelmed. DBT skills can help with impulsivity, intense emotions, and communication problems by offering concrete tools to practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Naomi will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods to fit their needs and goals. Clients and the therapist work together to try strategies and track what helps over time.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm available session types before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time so people can use therapy between work or caregiving tasks.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Colorado, California, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Naomi commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include codependency, caregiver stress, grief, guilt, and communication problems.
What is Naomi's approach to therapy like?
Her approach is person-centered and practical. She listens without judgment, helps set realistic goals, and breaks plans into small, doable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Naomi has 24 years of experience working in mental health and providing therapeutic services to individuals.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Naomi?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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