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Denisha Smith, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Denisha is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Denisha. View 39 reviews
Great news, Denisha is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

My favorite therapist I’ve ever had

Reviewed January 2024

Love Denisha!

Reviewed August 2023

More about Denisha

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

Welcome!

Starting as a peer mediator in 5th grade, the people around me saw something greater in me.

I am now a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with over 7 years of experience working with client's from infants to late adulthood. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems. I have helped many people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse, and am also adoption competent.

Coupled with CBT, my approach tends to be person centered and solution focused. I am considered an eclectic counselor as I tend to use different techniques and modalities; play is one of my favorites. As standard a practice, I believe you can change as long as you're willing to put in the work! I meet you where you are, move at your pace, and help work to destigmatize you of any labels. Then, we can move in the direction of positive growth.

Counseling only works if you do! It takes courage to seek more for yourself and to take steps towards change. It’s my pleasure to help you find your missing peace. I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Denisha Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760835656.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH18937 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Denisha Smith

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

39 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Confidence Helped Helpful Helping Listens Understand Grateful Recommend

My favorite therapist I’ve ever had

Reviewed January 2024

Love Denisha!

Reviewed August 2023

Denisha brings a balance of realness, humor, spaceholding and support that have helped during a tough time when I felt lost and lacking confidence

Reviewed June 2023

Denisha is a special human and I feel incredibly blessed to have been able to work with her. Denisha helped me cultivate deeper understandings and practices of self love, self respect and love for others. I can say she really changed my life for the better and I'm so so grateful for her!

Reviewed April 2023

Denisha and I have been working together for many months now and I can happily say she is the therapist for me! She’s supportive, kind, funny, and really goes above and beyond. I’m confident in her expertise and grateful for her ability to integrate knowledge/skills/tools into a person’s routine. She is a great listener and I feel very lucky to have connected with her. Thank you Denisha, I hope anyone looking is able to find as amazing of a therapist ☺️

Reviewed February 2023

Denisa is amazing. So great to work with!

Reviewed November 2022

Denisha is a breath of fresh air compared to other therapists that I've talked to in the past. She is intuitive and asks the right questions to get to the root of issues.

Reviewed September 2022

Denisha pays attention and remembers details in the next session. She really listens and offers great insight and very helpful advice.

Reviewed August 2022

I’ve read and agree with all the reviews in Denisha’s profile, she’s the best!!!! :)

Reviewed August 2022

so far we had 3 sessions and I’m happy with my therapist Denisha.

Reviewed August 2022

Denisha’s assessment and understanding of my situation is spot on. I appreciate that she is frank and direct—doesn’t sugar coat anything—and asks questions that challenge my perspective and ultimately lead me to come to realizations on my own. I like how she assigns me homework that gets me out of my comfort zone, whether it’s written worksheets or action steps like trying something new or creating healthier habits. Our sessions leave me feeling heard and supported…and with a lot to think about!

Reviewed June 2022

She seems to know me and when I need to hear from her like the blessing she is!

Reviewed June 2022

DENISHA is a wonderful therapist. She listens to me and provide great advice.

Reviewed May 2022

Denisha is an amazing human, an empathetic listener, and a positive force in the world. I have greatly enjoyed working with her

Reviewed May 2022

Denisha is a great listener who provides insightful, helpful advice. She’s helped me through some major issues in my life and makes me consider alternative perspectives.

Reviewed April 2022

Denisha is awesome, but I wish I could book the same time every week.

Reviewed March 2022

After working with Denisha for only two sessions, I have already felt an increased sense of confidence and self-worth. Not only does she listen to my concerns & what I have to say, she offers out of the box solutions (that works!) I can use to address my problems, increase my feelings of self-confidence and boost my self-esteem. I appreciate so much that she isn’t afraid to call me out when I am not 100% honest with myself. I look forward to working with her in the future and continuing my own growth in a positive direction.

Reviewed March 2022

She is simply God sent. No one compares! She is a major reason I am dealing with the lost of my soulmate, I adore her for her patience!

Reviewed February 2022

She is great and helpful and positive.

Reviewed December 2021

Wow wow wow. Words can't express how I am eternally grateful to Denisha for helping me transition through a traumatic time. 6 months after having a miscarriage and dealing with some family and relationship issues I am in the best headspace I have ever been in my entire life. Her guidance, support an insight - and helping me to have insight has changed my life so much for the better. If you are deliberating whether or not to work with Denisha, you are so lucky she has been selected for you. She is awesome and you can do it! Sending lots of love to you with your recovery!

Reviewed December 2021

Denisha is great, and so good at breaking down the problem to help you see it in a different way. I look forward to talking to her every week!

Reviewed December 2021

I couldn’t say enough great things about Denisha. She listens, understands, helps me understand, and also how to shift my perspective to a better vantage point. She’s really helped me in my journey and I can’t thank her enough.

Reviewed November 2021

Denisha is amazing. I was extremely skeptical about therapy as I had tried it before and left feeling worse than when I arrived. I had the complete opposite experience with Denisha. Within the first 5 min of our 1st session I was in tears bc of how great it felt to just talk to someone and genuinely feel like they're listening and not judging. She has a way of making you feel like you're talking to a friend instead of, in lack of better words, a shrink. I already feel like a much better version of myself and I can't wait to see the person I become as we continue this journey. BetterHelp and Denisha literally saved my mental state.

Reviewed November 2021

Denisha is amazing! She takes the time to really listen and hear me while digging deep to help me figure out what the right answers for me are.

Reviewed November 2021

Denisha is amazing. She’s supportive and her expertise is extremely helpful. She helps me to become a better person by removing layers of doubts and insecurities that have built up over the years. She’s caring and yet pushes me out of my comfort zone which I need. I highly recommend her !

Reviewed November 2021

Denisha goes out of her way to make me feel safe and important. She is everything I need dealing with the lose of my 17 year soulmate and king, my quitting my job to care for him now he gone, helping my daughter's with losing their dad and me smiply feeling nothing, weak, inadequate. She's a blessing.

Reviewed November 2021

I look forward to our sessions as each session helps me understand my sense of being.

Reviewed September 2021

Shes very nice and listens well and will cheer you up when you feel hopeless:)

Reviewed July 2021

We are two weeks in, and I’m a big Denisha fan. She is direct, honest, and well equipped. I’m hopeful she can equip me with what I’m facing.

Reviewed July 2021

Denisha has been a HUGE blessing in my life. I have had many, many counselors in the past, but I feel like even in the short time I've been with her, I feel more connected to her than any of the others. Because of that, coupled with her expertise in counseling (and I would say GIFT), I've found our work to be so much more effective than therapists I've had in the past. I usually feel like with counseling, there's always a smokescreen between me and the therapist. But not with Denisha. She is so real with you, and it feels like she is your friend, yet you're getting her expert counseling that will change your life. ;) She wastes no time and she knows where to go. She knows what to work on and assigns the most effective homework every week. I'm so happy that I get to work with her. Thank you Denisha! <3

Reviewed July 2021

Denise’s is very competent and focused. She helps me dissect my issues and look at them from an others point of view. I have been able to place causes to issues and focus on what is most important.

Reviewed July 2021

Denisha has been a great resource and person to talk to. We would highly recommend her!

Reviewed June 2021

Denisha has been helping now since a few weeks and I am extremely satisfied of the time spent with her. She has very good advise and really help me going through a difficult moment in my life. Thank you Denisha...

Reviewed June 2021

Denisha is an amazing counsellor. She has a positive energy and I leave every session feeling more relieved and ready to face my issues.

Reviewed June 2021

Denisha makes me feel very comfortable talking to her. I had never done any sort of counselling before this and she has made the experience enjoyable and even fun. I both laugh and cry in our session and always finish them feeling better. I feel very lucky to have been matched with Denisha and I look forward to our video sessions every week. She also checks in throughout the week to see how I’m doing and is very caring. She is the best!

Reviewed May 2021

the greatest therapy counselor that i ever try. she can understand me well and find solutions suitable for my case. i recommend for who has study issue or confidence issue. and she can understand what you need and how you succeed. i got high marks in college and feel full confidence to do whatever i want in my study without fear.

Reviewed May 2021

Denisha has been such a wonderful counselor. She takes the time to listen to me, offers great advice and has already helped me with coping skills to work on!

Reviewed May 2021

So far we have only had one session. We have another set for tomorrow. I feel comfortable. She is engaging, and intrested in my help.

Reviewed May 2021

She’s amazing!

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Denisha Smith offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Denisha Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Denisha Smith speak?

Denisha Smith speaks English.

How many years of experience does Denisha Smith have?

Denisha Smith has 10 years of experience.

Where is Denisha Smith licensed to practice?

Denisha Smith is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Denisha Smith accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Denisha Smith accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Denisha Smith offer?

Denisha Smith offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Denisha Smith?

Denisha Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Denisha Smith?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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