Dr. Tina Smith, LPC
Evidence-based counseling for meaningful change
- CBT and Choice Theory
- Couples and communication support
- Strengths-based online care
About Dr. Tina Smith
Dr. Tina Smith, LPC, holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and brings more than six years of experience in the mental health counseling field. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Texas, a Nationally Certified Counselor in the United States, and a Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider in Texas. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change grows from a strong counselor-client relationship, where clients feel supported as they explore what matters most to them and what they want their lives to look like.
Dr. Smith integrates Choice Theory - the idea that choices have consequences and that action and inaction both represent decisions - with evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients better understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and move toward intentional change. Her background includes clinical mental health counseling, correctional counseling, and sexual abuser-specific counseling with adults, adolescents, and groups, including work related to sexual addiction, personality disorders, and adjustment to major life transitions. She also provides relationship and communication counseling and has completed Level One training in the Gottman Method for couples work, supporting partners who want to build relationships rooted in mutual respect and shared satisfaction.
With experience in both online and in-person settings, Dr. Smith emphasizes a strengths-based, “meet them where they are” approach. She has worked with clients experiencing active suicidality and suicidal ideation, as well as hallucinations and delusions, and she has experience supporting people from many cultures, races, and ethnicities, including members of LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals with varied religious and legal backgrounds. She values helping clients discover their own answers and considers it a privilege to witness people find a path through pain, fear, and hopelessness.
Dr. Smith integrates Choice Theory - the idea that choices have consequences and that action and inaction both represent decisions - with evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients better understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and move toward intentional change. Her background includes clinical mental health counseling, correctional counseling, and sexual abuser-specific counseling with adults, adolescents, and groups, including work related to sexual addiction, personality disorders, and adjustment to major life transitions. She also provides relationship and communication counseling and has completed Level One training in the Gottman Method for couples work, supporting partners who want to build relationships rooted in mutual respect and shared satisfaction.
With experience in both online and in-person settings, Dr. Smith emphasizes a strengths-based, “meet them where they are” approach. She has worked with clients experiencing active suicidality and suicidal ideation, as well as hallucinations and delusions, and she has experience supporting people from many cultures, races, and ethnicities, including members of LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals with varied religious and legal backgrounds. She values helping clients discover their own answers and considers it a privilege to witness people find a path through pain, fear, and hopelessness.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Tina Smith have?
Dr. Tina Smith has 6 years of experience in the mental health counseling field.
Is Dr. Tina Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Tina Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is licensed in Texas (TX LPC 82310) and Colorado (CO LPC 0018507).
In which languages does Dr. Tina Smith provide therapy?
Dr. Tina Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Tina Smith located?
Dr. Tina Smith is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Dr. Tina Smith as my therapist?
Sessions with Dr. Tina Smith are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients multiple ways to connect based on preference and scheduling needs.
Does Dr. Tina Smith work with international clients?
Yes. Dr. Tina Smith works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Tina 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 Approaches That Translate Well to Online Sessions
Dr. Tina Smith draws from evidence-based approaches that can be adapted to online therapy while staying focused on practical change and a strong working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another, and then practice new skills for responding to stress, anxiety, depression, and everyday challenges in more helpful ways.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore what they want and what feels meaningful, especially during life transitions, relationship concerns, or periods of uncertainty. She also incorporates the Gottman Method in couples work, using structured tools and conversation practices that support communication, conflict management, and building shared understanding.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Smith works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, identify what is and is not working, and adjust the plan based on preferences, feedback, and the pace that feels manageable.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent, even with a busy schedule or changing circumstances. Clients can connect with Dr. Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, choosing the format that best fits their needs and comfort level.