Nakia Conay Smith, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Nakia Conay Smith

Focus areas

Anxiety

Cultural Diversity Issues

Stress

Childhood Trauma

Peer Relationship Struggles

Women's Issues Therapy

Coping Mechanism Development

Perinatal Mental Health

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Experiential Therapy

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Reality Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Nakia Conay Smith

I am a Licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. “Finding the Right” Therapist can be challenging. I applaud you for taking the first step on your journey to a more meaningful you. Providing ways for individuals, couples, and families to cope with life’s difficulties and finding individualized ways to facilitate healing to achieve self-determination is my passion. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide an unbiased, safe, and supportive environment where you can be open and yourself.” My approach You are unique, and because of that, a variety of approaches can be used during and throughout sessions. My approaches include Client/Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. My focus Has everyday life seemed harder lately, or has it been tough for a long time? I work with individuals, couples, families, and young adults who are struggling with life transitions, anxiety management, and self-esteem issues. Whether you are working through building coping skills, trauma, or seeking personal goals, we can work together to generate a plan for growth that is empowering and achievable. Empathy and practical tools will be combined to assist you in finding relief from obstacles holding you back and building confidence in you. My communication style I am welcoming, warm, friendly, unbiased, non-judgmental, and non-directive. Creating a safe, open, and comfortable space for clients is my primary goal. I am an active listener and will provide opportunities for you to reflect on your experiences. My journey to mental healthcare Being a Therapist has always been the core of my personality. During graduate training, I had the opportunity to work with individuals, including LGBTQ+ individuals, children, families, and couples.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

University of Phoenix, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and Child Counseling

NPI number

1023582582

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What practice does Nakia Conay Smith work with?

Nakia Conay Smith works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Nakia Conay Smith?

Nakia Conay Smith frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Nakia Conay Smith on their profile.