About Dionne
Dr. Dionne Crosby Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with twelve years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with anger and addictions.
She also supports those struggling with self-esteem and young adult transitions. Phobias and multicultural concerns are within her areas of attention as well. Her style is practical and straightforward.
She treats the person, not just symptoms, and helps clients notice strengths they already have.
Background and approach
Sessions are intended to be a step-by-step process with clear goals and real tasks to try between meetings. Dr. Smith encourages small changes that build confidence over time.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers tools to change unhelpful patterns. She adapts techniques to each person, using what fits the client's needs and pace. This flexibility helps when addressing specific fears, anxiety, or habits tied to addictions.
People who prefer direct feedback and practical exercises tend to fit well with her approach. She works with folks who want structured plans and measurable progress. At the same time she keeps space for discussion and reflection when clients need it.
Dr. Smith accepts English-speaking clients and works with international clients as well. Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, and scheduling follows the site's matching and booking process.
CBT and practical work through online sessions
Dr. Smith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and change thought patterns that feed anxiety, depression, and phobias. CBT offers clear strategies and exercises to practice between appointments to reduce worry and avoidant behavior.Her approach emphasizes hands-on strategies and measurable steps. She adapts CBT techniques to each person's needs and goals, so the plan feels relevant and manageable. The therapist will work together with clients to decide which techniques fit best, adjusting as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let clients share brief updates or have ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family schedules and help people keep momentum with regular, accessible contact with a licensed professional.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English
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