About
The work is hard. The help should be honest.
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- M.S. Counseling Psychology
- EMDR Certified Therapist
- 10+ Years Clinical Experience
Background
Sally Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
I've spent over a decade working with people who are, by most measures, doing well — and yet something isn't right. They're high-functioning, often admired, and quietly struggling. That's the population I was trained for, and the one I'm most equipped to help.
My clinical background spans trauma-focused care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and somatic approaches. I'm EMDR certified and draw from a range of evidence-based modalities — not because I follow a script, but because different people need different tools.
Before entering private practice, I worked in hospital settings, community mental health, and with first responder organizations. That breadth shapes how I think about stress, identity, and what it actually takes to recover — not just cope.
My Philosophy
Therapy that respects your intelligence
Evidence-based, not formulaic
I use approaches that have research behind them — EMDR, CBT, somatic techniques — and I adapt them to how you actually think and process. There's no one-size-fits-all protocol here.
Directness over comfort
I'll be honest with you, even when it's uncomfortable. That's not harshness — it's respect. You're capable of handling the truth, and you deserve a therapist who believes that.
Efficiency matters
Your time is limited. I don't believe therapy needs to be indefinite to be effective. We'll work with intention, track progress, and adjust as needed.
Confidentiality is non-negotiable
Especially for executives, first responders, and healthcare professionals — privacy isn't a preference, it's a prerequisite. Everything stays between us.
Training & Credentials
Ready to talk?
A 20-minute consultation is free and without obligation. It's simply a conversation to see whether working together makes sense.