Licensed clinical social worker recordMichigan
Naomi Smith, LCSW, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and addiction support
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LMSW
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801078790
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09929890
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 130555
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 101711
- NPI
- 1578172540
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
These details come from information Naomi 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions focus
- CBT and DBT methods
About Naomi
Naomi Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 24 years of experience in mental health. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, family issues, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Naomi focuses on helping people meet practical needs and build confidence. She uses a person-centered stance that keeps the client’s goals central. Discussions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented rather than full of jargon.
In sessions she listens without judgment and supports people as they sort priorities. She uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing also inform her work with motivation and self-regulation.
Her practice emphasizes steady, day-by-day progress. Naomi frames change as something that grows from a person’s own choices and effort. She collaborates on concrete plans and practical steps rather than abstract promises.
Naomi has worked across a range of concerns that include mood disorders, grief and loss, substance use, communication problems, caregiver stress, abandonment issues, and end-of-life counseling. She aims to help people make manageable changes that fit their day-to-day life.
To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and remote work
Naomi combines person-centered care with practical, skills-based methods. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s goals, helping people clarify what matters to them and set priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation and managing impulsivity, often helpful for strong mood swings and difficulties with self-control.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Naomi will discuss goals, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust plans based on what helps most. She works with clients to set realistic steps and practice skills between sessions so progress is practical and observable.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into daily life - it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, or let people attend when they are away from their usual town. Licensed professionals can use different formats to make sessions practical; confirm which formats this clinician uses when you arrange the first appointment.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Colorado, California, New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and depression, plus related topics such as grief, caregiver stress, and substance use.
What is her therapeutic style?
Naomi uses a person-centered approach and mixes in practical methods like CBT and DBT to address thinking patterns and emotional regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working in mental health and providing therapeutic services to individuals.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan and practices from Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video is offered.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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