Naomi Smith , LCSW, LMSW

Naomi Smith is a licensed social worker with 24 years of experience supporting individuals through life transitions, mood concerns, and relationship challenges. She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LMSW stands for Licensed Master Social Worker - and draws on that clinical foundation to help clients address stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and family or relationship difficulties.

Her practice centers on helping people meet practical needs while building self-confidence and resilience. Naomi listens with empathy, offers nonjudgmental support, and focuses on encouragement and empowerment so clients can take meaningful steps toward their goals. She emphasizes a gradual, steady approach to healing, guiding change one day and one step at a time.

Naomi uses person-centered planning to collaborate with each client on a tailored treatment plan. She believes change grows from a client’s own commitment and readiness, and she supports that process through honest, open communication and consistent professional integrity. With experience across mood disorders, substance-related concerns, grief, caregiver stress, and communication or family conflicts, Naomi seeks to help clients clarify purpose, strengthen coping skills, and move toward a brighter future.

Client-Centered and Skills-Based Care Online

Naomi integrates client-centered therapy into her online work by focusing on each person’s priorities, values, and strengths. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients build confidence, clarify purpose, and shape a plan that fits their life and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is also a common part of her practice and involves identifying the thoughts and behaviors that maintain stress, anxiety, or low mood and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used to address depression, anxiety, and patterns that contribute to substance use. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings skills-based tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Naomi works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what fits best with their goals and preferences. Licensed professionals guide that exploration so clients can make informed choices about treatment.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic distance. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent support, practice new skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care while balancing daily life.