Charity Smith, LCSW — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Charity!

I’m so glad you’re here. I help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum challenges, and the emotional weight of trying to hold everything together while feeling overwhelmed inside. My practice offers a warm, grounding space where you can heal at your own pace, build clarity, and reconnect.

My focus

I work with individuals who are carrying more than they’ve ever said out loud—people who appear strong, capable, and composed on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected on the inside. My ideal clients are those navigating trauma, postpartum depression or anxiety, identity wounds, racial stress, and relationship challenges.

My approach

With over twelve years of experience, my approach is structured enough to provide direction, but flexible enough to honor each client’s pace, culture, identity, and emotional capacity. I start by helping clients identify what they truly want.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I create a space where you can speak freely without fear of judgment, pressure, or criticism. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be honest about what you’re carrying, so I communicate with compassion, curiosity, and respect for your lived experiences.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist began with a deep desire to understand people’s stories and help them feel less alone in their struggles. Over the years, I worked in outpatient, medical, military, and telehealth settings, and I saw how many individuals were carrying pain they didn’t feel safe sharing anywhere else.

My goals for you

I help clients reach their goals by creating a process that feels collaborative, supportive, and grounded in their real‑life experiences.

Our first session

A first session with me is calm, welcoming, and focused on helping you feel safe enough to share what you’re comfortable with—nothing more, nothing less. I know starting therapy can feel intimidating, so we move at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to create a space where you can breathe, settle in, and feel genuinely supported.

I identify as...

Cis, Female
Black or African American
Christian, Interfaith, Non-denominational, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

+ 6 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Single Mother

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 16 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Social Work from Norfolk State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Charity Smith