Tahaji Smith, LCSW
LCSW guiding growth through life changes
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and addiction
- Compassion fatigue support
About Tahaji Smith
Tahaji Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master of Social Work graduate who shifted careers to focus on helping others grow and heal. After more than two decades of public service, including 17 years as a 911 call taker and dispatcher for one of the nation’s largest law enforcement agencies, she pursued clinical training to work directly with people navigating life’s challenges. She holds the LCSW credential, which reflects advanced education and clinical experience in social work.
Tahaji draws on her background supporting people in high-stress roles to assist clients facing stress, anxiety, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, depression, substance use, and crisis events. She also offers targeted support for compassion fatigue, helping caregivers and professionals who help others restore balance and resilience. Her work includes addressing relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, career concerns, and a range of related struggles such as attachment or abandonment worries, codependency, and eating or body-image issues.
In sessions she aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Tahaji emphasizes collaboration and practical coping strategies, and she supports clients through the courageous first steps toward greater wellbeing and fulfillment.
Tahaji draws on her background supporting people in high-stress roles to assist clients facing stress, anxiety, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, depression, substance use, and crisis events. She also offers targeted support for compassion fatigue, helping caregivers and professionals who help others restore balance and resilience. Her work includes addressing relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, career concerns, and a range of related struggles such as attachment or abandonment worries, codependency, and eating or body-image issues.
In sessions she aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Tahaji emphasizes collaboration and practical coping strategies, and she supports clients through the courageous first steps toward greater wellbeing and fulfillment.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tahaji Smith have?
Tahaji Smith has 3 years of experience.
Is Tahaji Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details are FL LCSW SW24154.
In which languages does Tahaji Smith provide therapy?
Tahaji Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Tahaji Smith located?
Tahaji Smith is located in Florida.
How can I work with Tahaji Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Tahaji Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tahaji Smith work with international clients?
Tahaji Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tahaji 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.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy with a Licensed Professional
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the therapist’s genuine presence to create a supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. This approach works well for building self-esteem, processing emotions, and strengthening personal insight.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. CBT is commonly used for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with specific problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tahaji collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and experiences, and she adapts techniques over time to meet changing needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life and to maintain continuity of support from wherever clients are located within the therapist’s service area. Licensed professionals use these formats to deliver effective, accessible care that aligns with individual schedules and needs.