Charmaine Smith, LMFT, MD, LCMFT
Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Details
| Name | Charmaine Smith |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT, MD, LCMFT |
| Based in | Kentucky |
| Licensed in | Kentucky, Texas, Maryland |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 17 |
About Charmaine
Charmaine Smith is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Her approach aims to make therapy feel practical and doable from the first session.
She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from painful stories they tell about their lives. That work often pairs with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which supports people in noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match their values.
Background and approach
Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early relationships shape current patterns. Sessions are tailored to the individual. Charmaine uses client-centered techniques to create a collaborative space where goals are clear and steps are concrete.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. With 17 years of experience and licenses that include LMFT and LCMFT, she brings a practical style to sensitive topics like abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, divorce, and communication problems. She also addresses concerns around body image, cancer-related stress, and fatherhood issues.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance, better communication skills, and clearer action plans. The first meeting focuses on what you want to change and a simple plan to move forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Charmaine works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Charmaine among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Charmaine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Charmaine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and action-focused approaches work online
Charmaine uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite unhelpful stories about themselves. That work helps when past events keep shaping present choices and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that match personal values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works together with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That collaborative plan can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper exchange is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other demands.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Charmaine help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coaching. Additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, body image, cancer-related stress, and caregiver strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral tools. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and collaborative problem solving.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of stress and relationship concerns. That background shapes a practical, solution-focused approach.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LMFT and LCMFT credentials and practices from Kentucky. Licensing details include TX LMFT and MD LCMFT as provided.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is handled through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The first session focuses on goals and a simple plan.
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