Paige Smart, LPC, LMHC
Warm, trauma-informed counselor for complex needs
- Trauma-informed care
- CBT DBT EMDR techniques
- LGBTQ affirmative support
About Paige Smart
Paige Smart is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed to practice in Missouri and Washington. She brings six years of clinical experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar symptoms, relationship and family difficulties, personality disorder presentations, communication problems, grief and loss, trauma, and related challenges.
Her work also encompasses areas such as stress, addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and support for LGBTQ clients, as well as more specific focuses like abandonment, BDSM and kink-affirming care, commitment concerns, domestic violence, veteran and armed forces issues, financial stress, mood and panic disorders, and isolation or loneliness. This breadth of experience reflects practice with individuals from varied backgrounds and life circumstances.
Paige approaches therapy from a place of warmth and acceptance, emphasizing a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She assesses each person through a biopsychosocial lens - considering biological, psychological, and social factors - and then selects interventions tailored to the individual's needs. Her clinical toolkit includes client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness-based techniques, Motivational Interviewing, narrative and solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused approaches.
Throughout treatment, Paige works with clients to create a practical plan aimed at addressing current difficulties and building skills for ongoing wellbeing. She centers respect and non-judgmental support while helping clients pursue their personal goals and greater overall balance.
Her work also encompasses areas such as stress, addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and support for LGBTQ clients, as well as more specific focuses like abandonment, BDSM and kink-affirming care, commitment concerns, domestic violence, veteran and armed forces issues, financial stress, mood and panic disorders, and isolation or loneliness. This breadth of experience reflects practice with individuals from varied backgrounds and life circumstances.
Paige approaches therapy from a place of warmth and acceptance, emphasizing a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She assesses each person through a biopsychosocial lens - considering biological, psychological, and social factors - and then selects interventions tailored to the individual's needs. Her clinical toolkit includes client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness-based techniques, Motivational Interviewing, narrative and solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused approaches.
Throughout treatment, Paige works with clients to create a practical plan aimed at addressing current difficulties and building skills for ongoing wellbeing. She centers respect and non-judgmental support while helping clients pursue their personal goals and greater overall balance.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Paige Smart have?
Paige Smart has six years of experience providing therapy.
Is Paige Smart a licensed therapist?
Yes. Paige Smart holds the credentials LPC and LMHC. Her licenses are MO LPC 2020031656 and WA LMHC LH61044147.
In which languages does Paige Smart provide therapy?
Paige Smart provides therapy in English.
Where is Paige Smart located?
Paige Smart is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Paige Smart as my therapist?
Clients can work with Paige Smart through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Paige Smart work with international clients?
Paige Smart does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Paige Smart cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and 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 straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match individuals with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people wonder whether remote therapy makes a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care for most individuals.One major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect with a therapist in the format that best fits their life, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistent care amid work, family, or other commitments.
Licensed professionals deliver remote therapy, and clients can change therapists if a different fit is desired. For many people, online therapy offers a practical, accessible way to engage with therapists and address everyday mental health and relationship concerns.