About Renee Smith
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Personality Disorder
Suicidal Tendencies
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Relationship Struggles
Work-Related Counseling
Childhood Trauma
Self-Harm / Injury
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Coaching
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Renee Smith
Hi there, I'm Renee!
Hello! My name is Ms. Smith; I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist specializing in working with children and adolescents. With a deep understanding of the challenges that young people face. I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies.
My approach
Ultimately, my approach centers on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where my clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It’s about helping them reconnect with their strengths and facilitating their journey toward emotional well-being, growth, and healing.
My focus
My client focus is emphasizing empathy, patience, and trust as we work together to navigate life’s challenges. I have experience helping children and teens with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral difficulties, peer relationships, and family dynamics. I draw from evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Based Therapy activities to explore feelings.
My communication style
I understand that this stage of life can be complex, and I’m here to support both children/youths, and their families through open communication and collaborative care. Providing intensive listening skills. Whether it’s helping manage stress, guiding through tough transitions, or working to improve relationships, my goal is to empower young people to thrive and build a strong foundation for the future.
My journey to mental healthcare
My life’s work has been to educate and enhance the lives of children, with emphasis on special needs students. I have been working with children for many years. I've owned a Daycare center in my community for 12 years, and a school social worker for 8 years. I enjoy helping children/youth get the best of a well-rounded experience. This has been my focus and goal, which has been extremely rewarding for me.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Peer Relationship Struggles
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Peer Relationship Struggles
Education and background
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Education and training
- Wayne State University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1760936942
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What practice does Renee Smith work with?
Renee Smith works with Rula Health - Virginia.
What are common reasons for patients to see Renee Smith?
Renee 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 Renee Smith on their profile.
What languages does Renee Smith speak?
Renee Smith speaks English.