Smita Chand, LMHC, FL | Psychotherapist

About Smita Chand

Focus areas

Anxiety

Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Humanistic

Strength-Based

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Nonreligious

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Smita Chand

As a licensed mental health counselor, I partner with clients on their transformation paths, working towards positive change - a concept I am deeply familiar with both personally and professionally. This process often involves seemingly insurmountable challenges, but I firmly uphold that with understanding, self-exploration, and strategic action, a whole, healthy, and meaningful life is achievable. For me, small steps are vital in this journey. With years of experience spanning the globe, Florida has been my home for the past quarter-century. These experiences have cultivated acceptance and appreciation for variegated thoughts, social practices, and definitions of success. My personal trials have endowed me with a deep commitment to helping clients navigate change and growth. It's a rewarding endeavor fueling our connections and facilitating sharing of struggles, hopes, and aspirations - the cornerstones of therapeutic relationships. My professional life has seen me in several roles of service, creating change, delivering therapeutic services, and leading mental health operations across diverse spheres. This breadth of experience offers practical understanding of the struggles clients face when pursuing change - a pursuit I deeply respect for its requirement of courage and conscientious effort. To remain effective, I regularly seek training covering topics such as trauma, somatic approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, child-centered play therapy, and tele-health among others. The combination of persistence, hope, and me as an unwavering ally catalyzes change in those seeking personal growth.

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After scheduling your appointment through Zocdoc, you will receive a follow-up email from Tava with instructions to complete the necessary registration in our patient portal, including insurance and payment details. Placing a credit card on file is required to process insurance billing and any applicable deductible-related charges. Please complete your registration within 24 hours to ensure a smooth check-in and avoid delays in accessing care. If registration is not completed in time, we may not be able to verify your insurance coverage, which could result in unexpected out-of-pocket costs for your visit. Per our office policies, a fee may be charged for missed appointments or late cancellations.

Popular visit reasons

Anger Management

Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Psychotherapy

Stress

Therapy

Anger Management

Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Bipolar Disorder

Education and background

Practice names

Tava Health 2

Education and training

San Francisco State University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1699842146

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Smita Chand?

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What practice does Smita Chand work with?

Smita Chand works with Tava Health 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Smita Chand?

Smita Chand frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Smita Chand on their profile.