Devonna Smith

Hi there, I'm Devonna!

I specialize in working with clients navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. My focus is ensuring you feel safe and comfortable as we embark on a journey of healing and growth. Using a client-centered approach, I build a strong therapeutic alliance to foster trust and meaningful change.

My focus

I work with adolescents and adults struggling with moderate to severe anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and day-to-day challenges. From childhood trauma to everyday struggles, I'll help you find ways to effectively cope with life stressors and reach your personal goals.

My approach

I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help you reframe negative thoughts and develop effective coping strategies. I tailor my practice to each client's individual needs and values. Together, we'll build an alliance that empowers you to make the changes you seek.

My communication style

My communication style is open, honest, and rooted in empathy. I prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and supported. Clients often share that I'm easy to talk to, which fosters a strong therapeutic alliance early in the process.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into therapy started with a deep curiosity for people and a desire to help. I've always been drawn to helping spaces, and early on I found a passion for working with children and adolescents. Now I've expanded my practice to include adults and families. I find joy in watching people meet their goals.

My goals for you

My goal is to collaborate with you to reach the goals you have in mind for yourself. I recognize that setting goals is hard, and achieving them can be harder, which is why we'll work together every step of the way. I like to challenge my clients to be better versions of themselves every day.

Our first session

The first session is all about you. I take this time to get to know you without placing pressure on diagnosis, creating a relaxed space where you can feel safe sharing your story and treatment goals. My hope is that you leave feeling heard, supported, and confident that your mental health is the priority.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Educators

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Pittsburgh.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions