Paige Smart, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Paige is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Paige. View 8 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Washington and Missouri

Recent reviews

Paige is absolutely amazing! She’s incredibly supportive and dedicated to her clients. She and I having been working intensely for 3 years and I am so grateful for her expertise, her kindness, and her patience with me as she gives me useful tools to cope with my mental struggles. She keeps me away from the ledge and gives me various points of view. She is so easy to open up to and her approach to each crisis and roller coaster is calm and gentle. And tough when the doom and gloom takes over. My mental pain is protected and safe in her hands ❤️

I have been working with Paige for a little over a year now and she has been extremely helpful. She’s adapted to my learning style and helped me go through burn out and handle my ADHD, Anxiety and depression. I look forward to meeting with her every week.

More about Paige

6 years' experience
Female
LMHC, LPC

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. I have been providing therapy services for 5 years. I have experience working a variety of individuals from various walks of life with a variety of challenges and presentations, such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, mood swings/bipolar symptoms, relationship/family challenges, personality disorders, communication challenges, grief/loss, and much more. Another area of experience I have is working with clients who have traumatic experiences, and supporting them in managing and reducing the impact of those experiences on their daily lives.

My approach to treatment is from a place of warmth and acceptance. My intention is for you to feel comfortable building trust with me, knowing that you will be welcomed into a non-judgmental atmosphere where we will work as a partnership to meet your goals. When beginning therapy, my approach is to provide support by learning about you from a biopsychosocial model, identifying how your biological, psychological, and social factors have impacted you to create the person you are today. From there, I use a range of interventions to support you in managing and reducing the challenges you are currently experiencing; Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strength's Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness Therapy.

During our partnership, we will identify a plan together to help you become a healthier, happier you. I look forward to our time together and helping you become the person you have always wanted.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Compassion fatigue Abandonment BDSM Kink Alternative Sex Culture Commitment Issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Family Problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Military and Veterans Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality Disorders Phobias Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships Postpartum Depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm Self-love Sex Addiction Sexual Assault and Abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Paige Smart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043722499.

LMHC · Washington · LH61044147 · Expires July 2025
LPC · Missouri · 2020031656 · 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Paige Smart

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

8 reviews

Clients mention: Calm Amazing Anxiety Easy Helped Safe Wonderful Confident Excellent Fantastic

Paige is a wonderful therapist and person. I have never been with one therapist for this long and she and I have made amazing progress over the last almost 2 years. She is wonderful!

Paige is FANTASTIC! She is the only therapist I’ve ever had that actually makes a difference. I’ve learned to trust and depend on her advice and expertise for my mental health because I am confident she actually cares about me and my well being

Paige is absolutely phenomenal. I have never had a counselor who is as thorough, as comforting, and as dedicated as she has been to me. I feel validated and safe with her. She truly cares about my well being and she answers me messages and questions and handles my issues with extreme care and consideration. Her treatments and methods help tremendously and she feels like a friend as well. She is a credit to her field of work and I would recommend her to ANYONE.

Paige Smart is a blessing. She is committed to her clients and you can tell she has a passion for her work. She listens to you, validates your feelings then helps you by talking you through. She is always responds when you need her. She has excellent insight. I connected with her right away and I am thankful for her help.

Paige is really easy to talk to. I feel like she understands my hopes and goals and is helping me better understand this journey. Talking to her has really helped to calm me learn ways to calm my anxiety.

I just recently started talking with Paige, she is awesome! I didnt have much hope for this working but figured I would give it a try and I am absolutely happy I did she is the first counselor/therapist that I have felt listened to and understood by. 10 out of 10 would reccomend.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Paige Smart offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Paige Smart 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 Paige Smart speak?

Paige Smart speaks English.

How many years of experience does Paige Smart have?

Paige Smart has 6 years of experience.

Where is Paige Smart licensed to practice?

Paige Smart is licensed to practice in Washington and Missouri.

Does Paige Smart accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Paige Smart does not accept 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 Paige Smart offer?

Paige Smart offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Paige Smart?

Paige Smart 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 Paige Smart?

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.