Denisha Smith, LMHC

Denisha Smith discovered an early interest in helping others while serving as a peer mediator in fifth grade, a role that hinted at a lifelong commitment to conflict resolution and support. She is a Florida-based LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 11 years of clinical experience working with people across the lifespan, from infants to late adulthood. Her background includes supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, trauma, and emotional abuse, and she is adoption competent.

Smith blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with person centered and solution focused techniques, and she identifies as an eclectic counselor who draws from multiple modalities to meet clients where they are. Play-based methods are among her preferred tools, particularly when working with younger clients or families. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, pacing sessions to match each person’s readiness for change, and reducing the impact of stigmatizing labels so that growth becomes the central focus.

Denisha approaches therapy with the expectation that meaningful change is possible when an individual is willing to engage in the work. She aims to empower and support people through challenging transitions, help restore a sense of balance, and guide them toward practical strategies for improved well-being. She offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence while helping others move in the direction of positive growth.