- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Client-centered methods
About Yiasha
Yiasha Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, and she lists life purpose among her areas of focus.
Yiasha has spent much of her work with young adults adjusting to new stages of life and with people living with chronic mental health struggles. She also has experience helping individuals who are facing relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, parenting stresses, and issues around identity and intimacy.
Her sessions tend to be direct and practical. Yiasha focuses on identifying thoughts and patterns that interfere with day-to-day functioning. She uses structured tools to help people notice unhelpful thinking and build alternative responses that feel more manageable.
She blends client-centered listening with goal-oriented techniques. That means she listens first, then works with the person to set small, achievable changes. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are part of how she supports momentum when someone feels stuck.
People who meet with Yiasha can expect straightforward discussion about what is getting in the way now and what might change. She aims to respect clients' time and to offer steady support while they test new ways of coping and deciding what matters next.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on attentive listening and making space for the person's concerns. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them in a session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses exercises to change patterns that keep problems going; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when emotional reactivity gets in the way of daily life.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals and immediate needs, and adapt techniques as progress unfolds. That way the plan stays practical and focused on what the person wants to try next.
Session formats are not listed in this biography, so confirm the currently supported options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule because they remove travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to keep consistent appointments during workday breaks or while managing parenting and caregiving tasks.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, and broader life changes including career and parenting concerns.
How does she approach someone who feels directionless?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical strategies like CBT and solution-focused techniques to identify steps forward.
How long has she been practicing?
She has six years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Her credential is LPC and she is licensed in South Carolina.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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