Rashida Whitley-Smith, LPC, GA | Psychotherapist

About Rashida Whitley-Smith

Focus areas

Anxiety

Codependency

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Stress

Childhood Trauma

Learning Problems

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Compassion Focused

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Rashida Whitley-Smith

As a warm and grounding therapist (who isn’t afraid to add a little humor when it helps), I create a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. I believe healing happens when you feel understood—not judged. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and human. My approach I draw from CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help you develop tools you can use in everyday life. Together, we’ll explore emotions, patterns, and beliefs while also learning strategies to manage symptoms, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and build resilience. My focus My work is trauma-informed, culturally affirming, and LGBTQIA+ inclusive. I also support clients navigating religious trauma, deconstruction, or spiritual transitions with sensitivity and respect for their lived experiences. My communication style Whether you’re wrestling with trauma responses, struggling with ADHD, feeling weighed down by depression, or stuck in cycles of anxiety or low self-esteem, I’m here to walk that journey with you at your pace. You can expect a therapeutic space where we keep things real. Some days we go deep; other days, we take small practical steps. My goals for you My goal is always to help you feel safe, empowered, and grounded enough to explore the parts of your story that need attention, healing, or re-writing. My first session with you The first session is about getting comfortable. I will ask questions to learn what brings you to therapy. There is no pressure to share everything at once. Whatever feels safe for you. I will explain how therapy works and answer whatever questions you have.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Georgia

Education and training

University of Kentucky (MSEd)

NPI number

1962256586

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What practice does Rashida Whitley-Smith work with?

Rashida Whitley-Smith works with Rula Health - Georgia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Rashida Whitley-Smith?

Rashida Whitley-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 Rashida Whitley-Smith on their profile.