Naomi Smith

Naomi Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience in mental health. She practices in Michigan and focuses on helping people find steady ground during hard times. Naomi listens without judgment and aims to help people regain confidence and meet their everyday needs.

She frames therapy around small, steady steps. Naomi uses Person-Centered Planning to help people set realistic goals and follow through. She emphasizes honest communication and a collaborative working relationship in each session.

Naomi works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship challenges, and caregiving strain. She also supports people facing grief, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and feelings of emptiness or guilt. Sessions often include concrete strategies alongside emotional support.

Her style is warm and direct. Naomi offers encouragement and practical guidance, and she expects clients to be active partners in change. She believes meaningful change comes from within and that therapy is a process people commit to together.

Over two decades of practice have shaped her steady, compassionate approach. Naomi combines talk, goal-setting, and skill practice to help people manage strong emotions and make daily life feel more manageable. She invites people to take one piece at a time toward a clearer future.

How Naomi’s approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s goals. The therapist follows what matters most to the client and helps them build a plan that fits their life. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive, goal-driven partnership.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions use simple exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful situations.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It mixes practical strategies with acceptance of difficult feelings, which can be helpful for impulsivity and strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs evolve.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and the best way to work together given your routine and goals.