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I’m a clinical mental health therapist, my background ties both psychotherapy and community counseling in one profession; Licensed Professional Counselor. I’ve counseled in several settings: hospital, clinic, outpatient, inpatient, and residential. I’ve assisted individuals and families with diverse backgrounds and worked closely with physicians, community, and organizations to provide the best mental health care for my clients. I have experience with assessment and evaluation, recommended and referrals, and crisis counseling. I’m familiar with the mental health laws that I’m licensed in and have experience in healthcare administration. My counseling approach is client centered, I’m meeting you where you are and you tell me how I can assist.

I am a veteran of the United States Army. I served in Operation Desert Storm. My career in counseling began in 1993 with child and adolescent therapy. I enjoyed working with families so much that I became certified in family and parent education through the Nurturing Programs. Upon completion, I gained my certification in marriage and family therapy with Midtown Mental Health. Receiving so many cases for children identified by the court system as being abused or neglected due to parental substance use ultimately led to me receiving a masters of addictions certification. I am also a Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional. While all of these venues of being a helping professional keep me actively engaged with treating individuals, groups, and communities, my passion is with couples counseling. Being a provider for military one source has afforded me the opportunity to support couples to navigate their relationship while serving our country.

Helping people on the spectrum and those with mood disorders are my primary specialties but I also spend a great deal of time helping people with anxiety and depression. I have been counseling people since 2013 and have an extensive business background, prior to moving into psychology. I help people with everything from career counseling to coordination with medication providers. I teach Psychopharmacoloy and Psychological Testing and Assessments for a major university. I also have a syndicated short radio feature about positive living. I have two MA's, one in Professional Counseling and one in Management & Leadership and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I do practice solutions-focused therapy, which helps people to take control of their issues, utilizing a great deal of education.

My name is Teresa Smoak, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked across a range of settings with individuals facing a wide variety of concerns, including mood disorders, symptoms of psychosis, stress, anger, trauma, and anxiety. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centered. I believe in meeting you where you are and supporting you as you build insight, resilience, and meaningful growth from there. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and free from judgment. Having someone who listens openly and without judgment can be a powerful first step toward healing. My goal is to help you feel empowered, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and feel capable of navigating whatever challenges are contributing to distress in your life. Even during the most difficult seasons, growth and healing are possible. I encourage you to take those brave steps forward—I'm ready to walk alongside you on your journey.

My specialty is treating clients suffering from depression and anxiety, I am passionate about helping those who suffer from varying mental health issues. I am fully aware of the impact that living with mental health issues can take on an individual’s life. I believe in helping patients regain control in their lives in order to live their best life. Depression comes in many shapes and sizes from severe to high functioning, all forms of depression can be treatable and I believe that by working together we can come up with a treatment plan to help you feel more like yourself again. Often depression and anxiety can go hand in hand, working with clients who have experienced feelings of both depression and anxiety we can determine appropriate coping skills to help manage both. I have also worked with clients who have experienced varying trauma, from childhood trauma including sexual abuse and domestic violence as well PTSD. We are seeing more and more individuals who experience varying level of trauma from bullying at school, or in the workplace, as well as spiritual trauma from religious experiences. I also specialize in treating those who have experienced a traumatic event in their lives using a trauma focused approach to help begin the process of healing. Open to working with children/adolescents 10 years and older.

Everyone’s story is unique and each person who seeks counseling does so for any number of reasons—all of which are valid. I believe everyone has an innate drive and capacity to heal and feel better. As a mental health counselor, I provide support and encouragement, and help you harness your strengths as you address what is troubling you. Whether your concerns are anxiety, depression, memory or concentration problems, major life changes, grief and loss, stress management, self-esteem issues, career challenges, relationship dissatisfaction, letting go of unhealthy habits, or feeling overwhelmed or stuck in some area of your life, I offer a compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental person-centered approach to help you work through problems, move forward, and achieve a greater sense of well-being and balance in your life.

With over 32 years of experience, I'm passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents find relief and clarity and lasting change. I specialize in working with a wide range of concerns- including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, emotional regulation, relationship issues, eating disorders and more. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client's needs. I draw from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and acceptance-based approaches. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to begin, I'm here to help you "let go" of what's holding you back and move toward healing and growth. I work with people from all walks of life, including those in the LGBTQIA + community, and I'm deeply committed to providing a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space. Together, we'll explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that may be getting in your way, and we'll work to build healthier patterns and greater emotional resilience. Therapy is a courageous step, and I'm honored to be with you on your journey. Talk soon!

Hi there, thanks for reading! For many of us it's difficult to ask for help, and sometimes it feels like no one around us understands or has been to a really dark or frightening place. To me, our family and friends are the most important things in this life, and without them eventually things can feel very empty. Although sometimes we can feel lost even when we have good people around us and a decent job. I try to help everyone I work with sort out what's helping and what's making things worse. It could be our job, an awful inner critic, what we think people see when they look at us in the grocery store, or many other things. Hopefully everyone I get to work with feels greeted warmly, heard, and like they're talking with someone who genunely cares. Humor to me is very important, and when I've been able to genuinely laugh with someone I work with, I think progress is always possible. Open to seeing adolescents 15 years old and older.

Three words that describe my style are person-centered, warm, caring. My approach: 1) I never pathologize the client. 2) I look for the good, and I always find it. 3) I look for your strengths and competencies. 4) I work alongside you. You know yourself best. 5) We might even laugh in our sessions. I was a former divorced, single parent and I've been in a blended family now for 34 years. I know blended families, divorce, parenting, women's issues. I'm as human as you are; I've had my own counseling in the past. I listen and I am not going to judge you. As a trauma therapist, I respect how the brain is marvelously hardwired to move in the direction of healing, and I never pathologize a client's attempts at survival and coping. Welcome!

Do you struggle with Anxiety, Depression, or feeling like you're not good enough? Dealing with low self-esteem, or lack of confidence? Feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward? Want help but not sure where to start? You have come to the right place. Here at Healed Phoenix, we provide a safe, secure and non-judgmental healing space that is collaborative and focused on working together to achieve your goals. I truly believe that you are the expert of your life, and I will meet you where you're at to help you navigate forward. You're reading this, which means that you are contemplating change. I would love to provide guidance and support during your journey forward. Please feel free to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation to determine if we are a good match to work together. I look forward to working with you to create and achieve your goals.