Therapist profile
Phyllis Smith, LMFT
North Carolina
LMFT in North Carolina - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, North Carolina / 1905
- NPI1598111866
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Gottman elements
About Phyllis
Phyllis Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting, depression, addictions, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
She uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach. Sessions focus on clients' goals and practical steps they can try between meetings. Phyllis looks for existing resources in a person's life and builds from those strengths to help with coping and change.
Her practice draws on methods that consider relationships and context. That means looking at how patterns in family or work life affect mood and behavior. She often helps people notice recurring patterns and then test small, concrete changes to those patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques appear alongside mindfulness practices in her work. Those tools are used to notice unhelpful thoughts, shift reactions, and learn different ways of responding in tense moments. The Gottman Method elements may be used when couples want to improve communication and reduce conflict.
Phyllis also uses existential ideas to help people weigh values, meaning, and choices during life transitions. She aims to guide clients toward clearer goals and more consistent actions. People who come in for help with anger or relationship strain can expect a mix of practical exercises, reflective discussion, and goal-focused planning.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Phyllis commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in practical work. CBT helps identify thought patterns that fuel anger and stress and replaces them with clearer, actionable responses. Mindfulness practices teach noticing bodily and emotional signals early so a person can choose a different response in tense moments.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy ideas, which focus on understanding a person's goals and working together to meet them. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process; she will discuss options and adjust the approach based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences so work feels collaborative.
The main benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into an everyday schedule. Online meetings can reduce travel time, make it easier to keep a regular check-in, and allow shorter or more frequent touchpoints when useful. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know what to expect. Many people find online work helps them practice new skills in the settings where problems occur.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with anger, stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related family and attachment problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach that combines practical exercises with reflective conversation. Sessions focus on client goals and doable steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a diverse adult population in North Carolina.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in North Carolina and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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