Hi there, I'm Darionne!

I know emotions can be a super weird but important part of human existence. I really enjoy helping people navigate those big emotions as well as other life struggles.

My focus

I especially enjoy working with adolescents. I specialize in helping people manage anxiety and depression, practice better boundaries, increase self-esteem, develop stress management skills, and navigate interpersonal relationships and life transitions.

My approach

I walk alongside you during difficult moments and tailor my therapeutic approaches to your interests. If you hate writing, let's not journal—let's find something else you enjoy that can be therapeutic for your healing. My ultimate goal is to support you in any way that I can.

My communication style

I'm extremely laid back and implement a conversational approach with all clients. My aim is to create a calm, safe environment that allows you to feel comfortable enough to open up about whatever is on your heart and mind. All emotions and feelings are valid in my office.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've experienced my own struggles with mental health, so I know firsthand how difficult and heavy these things can be. My passion for the field comes from a deeply personal space, and that is why I work so hard to help and support my clients as they embark on their own journeys.

Our first session

The first session is what we call an intake appointment, and it will involve me asking you a lot of questions about yourself and what brings you into therapy at this point in your life. I promise to make it as comfortable and non-intimidating as possible.

I identify as...

Female
Biracial or Multiracial, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 10 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Racial Justice

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from McKendree University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

1710 Corporate Xing Suite 4, O'Fallon, IL 62269

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Darionne Smith