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Rilda Smith, LMFT

Oklahoma LMFT specializing in family transitions
  • Systemic family therapy
  • Grief and life transitions
  • Support for Third Culture Kids

About Rilda Smith

Rilda Smith is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Oklahoma with 22 years of clinical experience. She works from a systemic perspective, viewing personal difficulties in the context of relationships with family, friends and colleagues. Clients appreciate this relational lens because it often highlights patterns and connections that other approaches may overlook.

Her clinical work covers a range of concerns including coping with grief and loss beyond bereavement, navigating life transitions, managing anxiety and stress, addressing caregiver challenges, and treating sleep difficulties. She also focuses on communication problems, anger management, money and financial worries, self-esteem struggles, and the effects of compassion fatigue and burnout.

A particular professional passion is supporting Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and adult TCKs as they adjust to living in the United States. She has guided many TCKs through transitions and has developed substantial experience in that specialized area of therapy.

Rilda believes that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that support change. Her role is to help identify and build on those strengths. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to be a steady support for people as they take that step.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSleeping disordersCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Rilda Smith have?

Rilda Smith has 22 years of clinical experience.

Is Rilda Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT. License details: OK LMFT LMFT00853.

In which languages does Rilda Smith provide therapy?

Rilda Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Rilda Smith located?

Rilda Smith is located in Oklahoma.

How can I work with Rilda Smith as my therapist?

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

Does Rilda Smith work with international clients?

Yes, Rilda Smith works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Rilda 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 a Good Fit?

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 can serve as an effective alternative to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main benefits is flexibility in how people connect with their therapist. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or in-app messaging, allowing therapy to fit into varied schedules and comfort levels.

Licensed professionals provide care through these remote options, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they would like a different fit. For many individuals, virtual therapy provides accessible, practical support that complements everyday life.

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