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Naomi Smith, LCSW, LMSW

Experienced social worker guiding steady change
  • 24 years of experience
  • LCSW and LMSW
  • Accepting international clients

About Naomi Smith

Naomi Smith is a Michigan-based licensed social worker with 24 years of experience providing mental health and therapeutic services to individuals. She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Master Social Worker - reflecting her professional licensure in social work. Naomi centers her practice on helping people meet practical needs, strengthen confidence, and move toward meaningful goals.

Known for a compassionate, non-judgmental listening style, she offers support, encouragement, and empowerment as clients work through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, and depression. Her clinical interests also include abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, substance use concerns, grief and loss, hospice and end-of-life counseling, impulsivity, and a range of mood and behavioral difficulties.

Naomi brings a personable, client-centered philosophy to therapy, guiding each person to create and follow an individualized plan. She integrates approaches such as client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to match treatment to each client’s needs. Naomi emphasizes honest, open communication and views change as a process that grows from personal commitment and inward change. She is accepting new clients, including those outside the United States, and collaborates with people seeking steady, practical progress toward a brighter future.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Naomi Smith have?

Naomi Smith has 24 years of experience in mental health and therapeutic services.

Is Naomi Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: LCSW, LMSW. License details: NY LCSW 101711, MI LMSW 6801078790.

In which languages does Naomi Smith provide therapy?

Naomi Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Naomi Smith located?

Naomi Smith is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Naomi Smith as my therapist?

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

Does Naomi Smith work with international clients?

Yes, Naomi Smith works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Naomi 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 Naomi Smith 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 Support

Naomi Smith uses several evidence-informed approaches to help people adapt skills and gain insight. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can identify their own goals and build confidence - it is useful for relationship, self-esteem, and life transition concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can be especially helpful for impulsivity, mood instability, and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Naomi works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, try different strategies, and tailor techniques to the client’s goals and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps determine what methods fit best over time.

Online sessions make accessing that collaborative work more flexible. Naomi offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can connect in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options support consistent engagement, make it easier to balance therapy with daily life, and allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing guidance and practical tools from a distance.

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