- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Addictions support
About Tahaji
Tahaji Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, substance use concerns, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy challenges, and career questions. Her background in public service informs a practical, steady approach to help people cope with major changes and crises.
She draws on a mix of evidence-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, and existential ideas. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings, noticing patterns that keep problems repeating, and strengthening what you already do well. Tahaji encourages honest talk about difficult feelings and about how past experiences affect current life.
Her previous 17 years as a 911 call taker and dispatcher shaped how she responds in high-stress situations. That experience is part of why she pays attention to practical coping tools and crisis navigation when needed. She also has experience helping people who are feeling worn down by caregiving or by work that involves helping others.
People who are dealing with abandonment or attachment issues, codependency, commitment and communication problems, body image or eating concerns, or problems with impulsivity can bring those topics into sessions. She also supports people coping with divorce, separation, guilt, shame, and feelings of emptiness.
Tahaji works in English and provides services in Florida. If you are unsure what to expect, the first meeting is used to clarify goals and decide a plan for follow-up sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful when someone feels stuck, empty, or unsure what matters next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes to see if they help. That approach often suits anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals and preferences with you and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted based on what feels most helpful as you proceed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work also makes it easier to follow up on skills practiced between sessions and to integrate changes into daily routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, substance use, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, and career concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods like ACT and CBT to identify patterns and try concrete steps that can be practiced between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Master of Social Work graduate and has three years of clinical experience as an LCSW, plus 17 years of prior public service in emergency communications.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Florida LCSW and provides services in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not accepting international clients, so sessions are limited to clients within the appropriate jurisdiction.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.