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Phyllis Smith, LMFT

Licensed marriage and family therapist focused on relationships
  • Couples and family therapy
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Trauma and grief work

About Phyllis Smith

Phyllis Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than five years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families. She has worked with a diverse range of people across age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity, bringing an inclusive approach to each therapeutic relationship.

She operates from a collaborative, strengths-based perspective, helping clients identify hopes, goals, and aspirations and using those strengths to build resilience and restore hope. She believes people can develop mentally, emotionally, and physically, and she guides clients toward meaningful change by setting clear, personalized goals and offering supportive challenges that encourage new patterns of thinking and behavior.

Her primary modalities include Bowenian work focused on personal growth and development, experiential approaches, structural and strategic methods, and a systems orientation that looks at individuals within the contexts of their relationships. Recognizing that every person’s needs are unique, she adapts her methods to fit each client’s circumstances and aims to foster practical, attainable progress.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Phyllis Smith have?

Phyllis Smith has 5 years of experience.

Is Phyllis Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license details are NC LMFT 1905.

In which languages does Phyllis Smith provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Phyllis Smith located?

She is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Phyllis Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Phyllis Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Phyllis Smith work with international clients?

Phyllis Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Phyllis 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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.

Could Virtual Therapy Be the Right Choice?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main benefits is flexibility - people can connect with therapists in the format that fits their life, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to maintain consistency with appointments and to fit support into a busy schedule.

Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and if someone needs a different match they can switch to another therapist. For those weighing whether remote therapy is suitable, these options provide practical ways to access professional support while balancing everyday responsibilities.

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