Dr. Rita Smith, MD, LCPC, LPC

Dr. Rita Smith brings 25 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families work toward greater well-being and meaningful life changes. She combines her training as MD, LCPC, and LPC - with MD indicating Doctor of Medicine and LCPC and LPC indicating licensed counseling credentials - alongside certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor to guide clients through complex life challenges. Over the course of her career she has worked in community agencies serving diverse populations, on university campuses, in private practice, and at military installations, applying practical counseling skills across many settings.

Dr. Smith draws on client-centered approaches and time-tested techniques, using Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to tailor the process to each person’s needs. She aims to meet people where they are, support realistic steps forward, and help clients build coping strategies that fit daily life. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, listening, and focused problem-solving to promote growth and resilience.

Her primary areas of focus include stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, career challenges, communication problems, coping with life changes, and self-esteem. Licensed in Georgia (LPC #006779), Dr. Smith works with clients to identify strengths, clarify priorities, and create practical plans for change that align with their values and goals.