Dominic Smith, MD, LCSW-C

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Supportive clinician helping people rewrite difficult stories

Details

Name	Dominic Smith
Credentials	MD, LCSW-C
Based in	Maryland
Licensed in	Maryland
Session format	Online
Languages	English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Years in practice	5

About Dominic

Dominic Smith is a licensed clinician based in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and major life changes. He brings a calm, respectful manner to sessions and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Dominic speaks English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, which lets him connect with people from varied backgrounds.

He uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to address painful emotions and relationship patterns.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques are available when practical problem solving or focused skill work is needed. Sessions start by listening to what matters most to the client. Dominic then works with them to set clear, achievable goals and to pick approaches that fit those goals.

Expect straightforward discussion, reflective questions, and exercises you can use between meetings. Dominic has five years of professional experience and holds an MD and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical credential, LCSW-C. He tailors pace and focus to a person’s situation, whether the need is processing loss, managing panic, or rethinking life direction.

He accepts international clients and offers several session formats so people can choose what works best. Beginning therapy often means answering a few questions and scheduling a first session, and Dominic supports that first step with practical guidance.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Dominic works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Dominic among the ways he works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Dominic among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Dominic among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Dominic among the ways he works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Dominic among the ways he works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Dominic among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Dominic among the ways he works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Dominic among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Dominic 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 he 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 Dominic directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and action-focused therapies work online

Dominic uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and rewrite the stories that shape their reactions. This approach helps when old narratives keep someone stuck in shame, guilt, or a repeating pattern. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking small steps toward chosen values; it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dominic will collaborate to choose methods that fit a person’s goals and preferences. Sessions may blend narrative, ACT, attachment-based ideas, and practical skill work depending on what helps most in a given week.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls are close to an in-person experience with visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections, or quick support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep consistent contact while working toward goals.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Dominic commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like abandonment, dissociation, isolation, and life purpose.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Dominic listens first and adapts the pace to each person. He uses conversational, practical sessions with questions and exercises you can use between meetings.

What is his clinical experience?

He has five years of professional work experience helping people with emotional and relationship concerns. That background informs how he blends different approaches.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an MD and is an LCSW-C, a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, and practices in Maryland.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are accepted, so people living outside the U.S. can schedule sessions.

What session formats does he use and how do they help?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs like visual contact, lower bandwidth, quick check-ins, or ongoing message-based support.

How does cost and getting started work?

Cost varies with location and subscription details; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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