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Timi Smart, LCSW

Tennessee LCSW supporting life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Grief and loss
  • Trauma informed care

About Timi Smart

Timi Smart, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is licensed in Tennessee and brings 12 years of experience as a therapist alongside 25 years of professional social work practice. She has worked across a range of settings including hospice, long-term care, hospitals, and services for senior adults, and she has substantial experience with cancer care, dementia, caregiver burnout, adoption and foster care, and related family issues.

Her clinical background also includes support for parenting and marriage or relationship concerns, pregnancy loss, sexual abuse, and complex situations such as false allegations in child protective services cases. Timi has helped people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and address depression and the challenges that accompany significant life changes. She emphasizes clients strengths and treats each person as the expert of their own story, drawing on those strengths to navigate obstacles.

Colleagues and those she has worked with describe her approach as compassionate, caring, and nonjudgmental. She recognizes that beginning therapy often takes courage and honors the steps people take toward seeking help.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Timi Smart have?

Timi Smart has 14 years of experience as a therapist.

Is Timi Smart a licensed therapist?

Yes. Timi Smart holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: TN LCSW 0007605.

In which languages does Timi Smart provide therapy?

Timi Smart provides therapy in English.

Where is Timi Smart located?

Timi Smart is located in Tennessee.

How can I work with Timi Smart as my therapist?

You can work with Timi Smart through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Timi Smart work with international clients?

Timi Smart does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Timi Smart cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Sessions Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, many find that working with a therapist remotely can offer comparable benefits to in-person care and support.

One of the main advantages is flexibility - people can connect in the format that fits their schedule and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability can make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or unpredictable.

Licensed professionals provide services online, and individuals can change therapists if they would like a different fit. For those weighing their options, remote therapy can be a practical way to access therapeutic support from qualified therapists while balancing everyday responsibilities.

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