Evalee Smith, LISW, LCSW, CSW
Warm, strengths-based therapy for life’s toughest moments
- CBT and DBT skills
- Support for families
- Trauma informed care
About Evalee Smith
Evalee Smith, LISW, LCSW, CSW, is a licensed clinical social worker serving clients in Georgia and South Carolina with 25 years of experience in mental health and social services. She earned a Master’s degree in Social Work with a clinical concentration from Savannah State University, and she brings broad practice experience from a range of settings and client needs.
Evalee works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also supports clients navigating relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, LGBTQ-related concerns, caregiver stress and compassion fatigue, and concerns related to attention and behavior such as ADHD, OCD, ODD, and intellectual disabilities. Her work also includes support around communication problems, codependency, attachment concerns, guilt and shame, gender dysphoria, and other issues that can affect daily functioning and emotional well-being.
Her counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She aims to avoid stigmatizing labels and instead focuses on the person and their strengths. Evalee integrates approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, psychoeducation, and psychodynamic counseling, while maintaining a person-centered, strengths-based perspective. Treatment is individualized to align with each client’s goals and specific needs.
Evalee works with children, youth, teens, adults, older adults, and couples, offering supportive guidance for those ready to take the next step toward improved mental health.
Evalee works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also supports clients navigating relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, LGBTQ-related concerns, caregiver stress and compassion fatigue, and concerns related to attention and behavior such as ADHD, OCD, ODD, and intellectual disabilities. Her work also includes support around communication problems, codependency, attachment concerns, guilt and shame, gender dysphoria, and other issues that can affect daily functioning and emotional well-being.
Her counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She aims to avoid stigmatizing labels and instead focuses on the person and their strengths. Evalee integrates approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, psychoeducation, and psychodynamic counseling, while maintaining a person-centered, strengths-based perspective. Treatment is individualized to align with each client’s goals and specific needs.
Evalee works with children, youth, teens, adults, older adults, and couples, offering supportive guidance for those ready to take the next step toward improved mental health.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Evalee Smith have?
Evalee Smith has 25 years of experience working in mental health and social services.
Is Evalee Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Evalee Smith holds the credentials LISW, LCSW, and CSW. License information includes SC LISW 11598 and GA LCSW CSW004128.
In which languages does Evalee Smith provide therapy?
Evalee Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Evalee Smith located?
Evalee Smith is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Evalee Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Evalee Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Evalee Smith work with international clients?
Yes. Evalee Smith works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Evalee Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools and Connection Through Online Care
Evalee Smith draws from several evidence-informed approaches that can translate well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and building practical ways to respond differently, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping challenges.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, offering structured support for managing intense feelings, relationship strain, and moments when reactions feel hard to control. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationship experiences shape connection, trust, and boundaries, which can be helpful for concerns like abandonment, codependency, and intimacy-related issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Evalee collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand what has and has not helped before, and choose strategies that fit their preferences, pace, and current needs. The process is personalized rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy also makes support more accessible and flexible. Sessions may take place through video calls or phone sessions, with options for live chat or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in therapy in the format that best matches their schedule, comfort level, and communication style.