Teresa Smoak

My communication style

I believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. Having someone who will listen openly and without judgment helps many start their journey toward better managing life. I meet you where you are and help you build from there.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am passionate about helping people manage life's challenges and build a sense of fulfillment in life. I strive to ensure that in each session, you leave feeling heard, with a better understanding and sense of self, and a helpful action step that can be taken to practice in between sessions.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a collaborative effort. We will focus on what you identify as wanting to work on in treatment. My goal will also include helping you feel empowered and capable of getting through whatever it is that is creating distress in your life.

Our first session

Our first session focuses on helping you get comfortable as we complete your initial assessment. You'll identify and elaborate on what brings you to counseling. I'll gather information about various areas of your life to build a picture of your experience. We'll formulate goals based on what we discuss.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Christian