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Dominic Smith, MD, LCSW-C

Dominic Smith offers compassionate therapy
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Multilingual care

About Dominic Smith

Dominic Smith is a Maryland-licensed clinician with five years of professional experience who combines medical and social work training to support people facing difficult life challenges.

He holds an MD, which denotes medical doctor training, and an LCSW-C, which is a licensed clinical social worker credential. Originally from Ireland, he provides therapy in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese to a diverse range of clients, including international callers.

Dominic works with individuals coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and major life transitions. His practice also attends to concerns such as abandonment and attachment struggles, avoidant personality patterns, commitment and communication problems, dissociation and feelings of emptiness, family of origin and fatherhood issues, immigration-related stress, struggles with guilt and shame, impulsivity and infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

He brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance to every interaction, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Dominic aims to meet clients where they are and to support the courageous step of seeking a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Jungian Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dominic Smith have?

Dominic Smith has 5 years of professional experience.

Is Dominic Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C. License details: MD LCSW-C 27358.

In which languages does Dominic Smith provide therapy?

Dominic Smith provides therapy in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Where is Dominic Smith located?

Dominic Smith is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Dominic Smith as my therapist?

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

Does Dominic Smith work with international clients?

Yes, Dominic Smith works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dominic 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 and Online Care with Dominic Smith

Dominic Smith draws on evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person’s situation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward a meaningful life - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation-related struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections; it can help with abandonment, communication problems, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and personal growth and can be especially helpful for processing grief, depression, and identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dominic works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, then tailors methods and pacing so therapy fits each person’s life and values.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or relocation, and to maintain continuity of care when travel or distance would otherwise interrupt progress.

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