- Guilt and shame focus
- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Terriee
Terriee Smith is a Florida LMHC with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, addictions, grief, relationship strain, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Guilt and shame are also listed among her focus areas.
She uses practical, conversation-based work rather than long lectures. Sessions involve talking through specific problems, identifying patterns of thought and behavior, and practicing new ways of responding. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide those steps.
Terriee describes therapy as collaborative. She helps people notice what matters, build small daily skills, and try actions that fit their life. That can look like setting short practice tasks between sessions, trying simple mindfulness exercises, or changing unhelpful thought patterns into testable observations.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Science in Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. The profile lists experience working with dual diagnoses and PTSD among other mental health challenges.
People seeking help for guilt or shame can expect direct talk about how those feelings affect daily life. The approach is steady and practical, focused on small, doable changes rather than quick fixes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It uses mindfulness and action-minded exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then tests unhelpful thinking with practical experiments and new behaviors to change outcomes.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then suggest one or a blend of methods. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what feels most useful.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or errands. For example, some people choose video when they want face-to-face interaction, while others prefer audio for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. The emphasis is on practical fit - arranging sessions so they slot into everyday life and support consistent practice between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, addictions, grief, relationship strain, sleep problems, anger, mood disorders, ADHD, and related issues including guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses conversation, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness to examine how guilt and shame show up and what they lead to in daily life. The work focuses on small practices and concrete actions rather than moral judgments.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 11 years of experience and notes work with dual diagnoses and PTSD. Her training includes a BS in Psychology and an MS in Counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida as listed in her profile.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Please check the therapist's scheduling page for up-to-date details.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.