The best addition to my mental and emotional health journey! I truly am glad to have her by my side on this journey I am on right now in my life!
Katina Smith, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Katina is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Katina. View 23 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Louisiana
Recent reviews
I've only had 1 session but I'm already so optimistic about my healing journey and my sobriety journey as well. Very easy to talk to, made ot easy to start out.
More about Katina
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I am Katina Smith, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with Aspirations of Hope Counseling Services in Hammond, Louisiana. I earned my Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2014. My experience includes 20 years of social services experiences while working with individuals in diverse populations such as children, juveniles, geriatrics, elderly and adults with disabilities, adoption and foster care, substance abuse and mental health. This also includes 7 years of crisis intervention and prevention skills in serving children and survivors of domestic violence. As an LPC, I have experience with a wide variety of issues such as, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, coping with grief, anxiety, family conflicts, co-dependency, anger management, addiction, substance abuse education and treatment.
As a LPC, I use a client centered approach to therapy. I am passionate about bringing positive change in people’s lives to strengthen minds and instill hope. When working with teens and adults, I prefer the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Moreover, these therapeutic approaches will assist in addressing a multitude of behavior and emotional issues youth and adults are faced with on a daily basis.
The goal of our therapeutic relationship will be to build rapport and provide you with tools to identify specific problems in your daily life, identifying negative thinking and reshape them; and be able to solve your current problems in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I passionately believe my empathy, compassion, and non-judgmental personality will immediately put you at ease to start your emotional healing. My goal is to STRENGTHEN MINDS AND INSTILL HOPE in others. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Katina Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245680461.
- LPC · Louisiana · 6023 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Katina Smith
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
The best addition to my mental and emotional health journey! I truly am glad to have her by my side on this journey I am on right now in my life!
I've only had 1 session but I'm already so optimistic about my healing journey and my sobriety journey as well. Very easy to talk to, made ot easy to start out.
Mrs. Smith is amazing so far I have felt heard and I am hopeful for our journey
This journey so far with my therapist has been the best experience for me to go on for sure!
Great therapist
I feel like I won the lottery by getting her as my provider.
Katina sincerely cares about her patients, that alone is a good feeling to experience.
I was scared of therapy for a really long time. And had some poor experiences in the past. But Tina listens to me. And helps me sort out all the thoughts constantly In my head. She helps me stay focused and has helped me not only in my mental health but my daily life. I look forward to my session every week.
Katina is very insightful and a great listener. She is kind and real, really great working with her.
Tina is very supportive and helpful. I really like her approach in discussions and texting.
Amazingly understanding and wonderful. She has helped me come back to being myself
Katina is very knowledgeable and listens so well!!
I am glad she is my counselor
Katina is amazing , she accompanied me through all my divorce process and transition to now getting used to my single life and see my value. I wouldn’t be where I am without her .
She is amazing !
Patient and understanding, and always checks in on you to see how you are doing.
Katina was very understanding and was always keen to hear me out and support me in working through thoughts I found challenging.
She is good and friendly and very open and has been trying to give me tips for coping.
Amazing therapist!! Makes me feel comfortable almost family like energy. I enjoy having her as my therapist! She’s care about you and gives multiple resources for help.
It has been such a rewarding journey thus far working on myself with my therapist. I am just happy I have a place to filter out my thoughts and feeling in a safe and growing way!
I adore Mrs katina. I look forward to talking to her every week and she often reaches out in between! She gives me lots of methods to deal with things I’m going through
Recently started working with Dr. Smith, and immediately felt that her experience and expertise would make a great improvement on the quality of my life. She's been so comfortable and easy to talk to, and has offered a multitude of methods and advice onn how to improve my overall health.
Katina is relatable, and has many resources to share. She responds very quickly with thoughtful responses.
Frequently asked questions
Does Katina Smith offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Katina Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Katina Smith speak?
Katina Smith speaks English.
How many years of experience does Katina Smith have?
Katina Smith has 6 years of experience.
Where is Katina Smith licensed to practice?
Katina Smith is licensed to practice in Louisiana.
Does Katina Smith accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Katina Smith accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Katina Smith offer?
Katina Smith offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Katina Smith?
Katina Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Katina Smith?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.