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Katina (Tina) Smith, LMHC

Experienced LMHC specializing in relationships and trauma
  • 26 years experience
  • Relationship and trauma
  • Works with international clients

About Katina (Tina) Smith

Katina (Tina) Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 26 years of clinical experience who brings a grounded and compassionate approach to helping people heal from emotional pain and life stressors. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults and focuses on supporting individuals and families through relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress, addiction and eating related issues, parenting and blended family challenges, and many other areas where people seek greater emotional wellbeing.

Her practice emphasizes practical paths to emotional health using established methods including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These approaches are used to help clients address symptoms, explore life narratives, strengthen communication, and develop coping strategies that fit their daily lives.

Katina is known for a down-to-earth, caring manner and for helping clients work toward healing from pain, frustration, confusion, or uncertainty. She aims to guide people toward greater peace of mind and improved functioning while honoring each person’s experience and goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katina (Tina) Smith have?

Katina (Tina) Smith has 26 years of experience in mental health counseling.

Is Katina (Tina) Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are IN LMHC 39004078A.

In which languages does Katina (Tina) Smith provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Katina (Tina) Smith located?

She is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Katina (Tina) Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Katina (Tina) Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katina (Tina) Smith work with international clients?

Yes, Katina (Tina) Smith works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katina (Tina) Smith cost?

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