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Floyd Smith, LCSW

Floyd Smith, Compassionate LCSW for Trauma
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Client-centered approach
  • Support for grief

About Floyd Smith

Floyd Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 39 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. He focuses on healing from trauma, coping with grief, strengthening self-esteem, and improving communication through trauma-informed and client-centered methods. His work blends practical strategies with compassionate support to help clients build healthier patterns and greater emotional resilience.

He brings culturally responsive care to people facing isolation, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress, with particular attention to young adults and those from diverse backgrounds. Floyd uses personalized therapeutic interventions to address issues such as shame, guilt, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and coping with life changes, tailoring his approach to each person’s circumstances and goals.

Drawing on decades of clinical practice, Floyd creates a calm, respectful environment where individuals can explore difficult feelings and develop actionable plans for growth. He emphasizes understanding, empowerment, and realistic steps toward recovery, working collaboratively to foster meaningful change. Floyd is committed to offering affirming, thoughtful care that honors each person’s unique path and supports ongoing personal transformation.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Floyd Smith have?

Floyd Smith has 39 years of professional experience in clinical social work and psychotherapy.

Is Floyd Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His license is listed as MO LCSW 004101.

In which languages does Floyd Smith provide therapy?

Floyd Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Floyd Smith located?

Floyd Smith is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Floyd Smith as my therapist?

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

Does Floyd Smith work with international clients?

Floyd Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Floyd 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Floyd Smith

Floyd Smith uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful space where the person’s goals and values guide the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to support self-exploration and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is employed to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past traumatic experiences are central to a person’s difficulties; this approach focuses on processing traumatic memories and developing coping strategies to reduce their ongoing impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Floyd works collaboratively with each individual to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time, combining elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan that supports progress.

Online therapy with Floyd is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limitations, or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment and to access licensed professionals from the comfort of home or wherever is most convenient.

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