- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Parenting support
About Rashada
Rashada Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, and self-esteem struggles. Her work also touches on life purpose, women's issues, and emotional wellness.
Rashada uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and direct. She listens for what feels stuck and helps clients develop concrete strategies for everyday challenges. Conversations often cover communication patterns, caregiver stress, money worries, and feelings of guilt or shame.
She pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that affect how people connect and communicate. This can include looking at how past experiences shape current reactions and choices. Sessions may involve learning new ways to respond rather than react.
For people recovering from trauma or panic, she offers steady, structured support aimed at reducing overwhelm and building coping skills. Rashada also supports those wrestling with life purpose questions, helping them clarify values and next steps without promising a single solution.
Her style is collaborative and grounded in practical tools. She helps people experiment with small changes and notice what shifts. To begin, visitors follow the site process to view online therapy options, answer a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online work
Rashada draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One approach focuses on skills training - teaching breathing, grounding, and emotion regulation techniques that help with panic, anxiety, and mood symptoms. These are short, repeatable practices people can use between sessions.A second approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns. That involves noticing how past relationships shape current reactions and practicing different ways of communicating. It can help with communication problems, caregiver stress, and improving self-esteem.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will review your concerns, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. Finding the right fit is part of the work rather than a single upfront decision.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people, audio-only sessions use less bandwidth and feel simpler, while video lets the therapist and client read nonverbal cues; discuss what suits your needs when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include life purpose, women's issues, and post-traumatic stress.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical style to identify barriers and test small changes. Sessions focus on concrete strategies for daily life and clearer next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with people on emotional and practical concerns. That background includes support for trauma, mood disorders, and caregiver stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama. Her practice is located in Alabama.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, video, or phone.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and local factors.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.