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Delores Smith, LCSW

Experienced LCSW guiding insight and practical change
  • Insight driven therapy
  • Couples and family work
  • Flexible session options

About Delores Smith

Delores Smith is a clinically trained social worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 47 years of experience helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and work-related concerns. She blends insight-oriented therapy with practical tools, guiding clients to understand how their choices and behaviors either support or undermine their personal goals. As a trained life coach, she also assists people who want to make concrete changes, improve work-life balance, and build motivation for new directions.

Delores offers behavior modification, structured problem solving, and motivational techniques alongside relational work with couples and families of diverse forms. She takes a broad, inclusive view of couples and family systems and supports clients through sensitive topics such as forgiveness, infidelity, abandonment, and separation. Her practice emphasizes gradual progress at the client’s pace while providing clarity about the issues that matter most.

Patients can expect a nonjudgmental, respectful space where their concerns are heard and valued. Delores encourages active participation and self-reflection so that insight leads to sustainable change. She aims to move as far and as fast as each client is ready, offering steady guidance for those beginning or continuing their therapeutic journey.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityPersonality disordersWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Delores Smith have?

Delores Smith has 47 years of professional experience.

Is Delores Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: VA LCSW 0904001262.

In which languages does Delores Smith provide therapy?

Delores Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Delores Smith located?

Delores Smith is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Delores Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Delores Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Delores Smith work with international clients?

Delores Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Delores Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches That Guide Online Healing and Growth

Delores Smith brings several established approaches to online work to meet a range of emotional and practical needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and accept difficult thoughts or feelings while committing to actions that support a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-discovery - it is often helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and improving communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building - it is commonly used for stress, depression, and anxiety.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Delores works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can incorporate elements from different models so treatment stays responsive and individualized.

Online therapy with Delores is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling, consistent support during life changes, and options that fit different comfort levels and routines. These formats make it easier to engage in regular work toward goals without disrupting daily responsibilities.

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