Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Delores Smith, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904001262
- NPI
- 1467529107
- Experience
- 47 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Delores supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Depression and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- ACT CBT DBT approaches
About Delores
Delores Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 47 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges such as addiction and ADHD. Her work also covers career strain, compassion fatigue, and issues related to LGBT identity and women's concerns.
She uses insight-oriented thinking to help people see how their choices affect their goals. That means conversations aim to clarify patterns of behavior and belief. Sessions include problem-solving and behavior-change strategies when those are useful.
Delores integrates several therapy approaches into straightforward work. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and respond to what matters most. Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of acting.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness practices appear when accepting feelings and committing to valued actions will help move someone forward. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are available to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance as needed.
Her style is direct and practical. Conversations focus on real-life pressures like work, family roles, money, and health. People can expect clear options, goal-oriented steps, and respect for their pace and choices.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches adapt to online work
Delores often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings, clarifying values, and taking small actions that match what matters. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when it helps. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors, then tests small changes to see what shifts in daily life. These approaches are practical and aim to translate conversation into actions people can try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try. Adjustments happen as you go, so the plan can change based on what helps most.
The site notes session formats elsewhere, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, appointments, and caregiving. They also let people focus on short skills practice, quieter check-ins, or longer discussion without commuting, depending on the format offered.
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Experience
47+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns such as abandonment and communication problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses insight-oriented conversation combined with practical tools. Expect listening with goal-setting, problem-solving, and behavior-change strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 47 years of experience in social work and clinical practice.
Is she licensed to practice in a US state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers