Meet Patricia Smith, LPC

Helping you transform your thoughts (& your life).

THERAPIST FOR WOMEN IN PERSON IN
Livingston & COOKeVILLE | ONLINE ACROSS TN & FL

Being a woman means being taught to put everyone & everything before yourself.

A LOT OF TIMES, THIS EVENTUALLY LEADS TO A POINT WHERE YOU FIND YOURSELF ASKING:

  • “Who am I?”

  • “What do I need and want out of life?”

  • “I’m so unhappy, but how could I change the things I’ve built my life around?”

IN THERAPY WE CAN…

Explore answers to these questions and work together to make actionable plans that will lead to more fulfillment in your life.

MY APPROACH

A launch pad for a brighter future.

I believe that our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors, and that everyone is capable of change with the right tools and support. My approach to helping you live the life you want involves exploring thoughts that may be creating negativity in your life, then filling your “toolbox” with skills to face any challenge with confidence.

Connecting to hope & motivation

I’ve been told that working with me is an uplifting experience because our work focuses on what can be done to improve your future, and I like to bring in some good humor along the way, too. While we can acknowledge how the past has affected you up to this point, we can’t go back and change it. So, instead, we’ll explore what the past has to teach us and the plethora of options you have for moving forward. 

In our sessions, you’re always safe to express how you’re feeling—I’ll never judge or criticize you. I want our time together to be a source of support and encouragement, but I’ll also be honest, straightforward, and realistic with you because I want to see you succeed. 

When we come to the end of our work, I want you to have a clear pathway carved out to reach your goals and know that you can be happy with yourself and your choices regardless of the outcome.

THE WORK WE’LL DO TOGETHER CAN HELP YOU…

  • Communicate confidently — Say what you mean and stand your ground without losing your cool.

  • Have better personal & professional relationships — Set boundaries that will lead to more mutual respect at home and at work.

  • Figure out what you want & need — Become aware of all the options you have and choose a path that makes you feel satisfied.

  • Have more balance in life — Stop bending over backward for others and start spending more time on what’s important to you.

  • Feel more powerful — Find your voice and feel proud of your ability to do things on your own.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

    • B.S. in Sociology and Criminal Justice

    • M.A. in Educational Psychology

    • Ed.S. in Educational Psychology and Counselor Educational

    • Licensed Professional Counselor /MHSP in TN and online only in Florida

    • Certified Prevention Specialist II

    • Certified Anger Management Specialist

    • Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    • Training in Client Centered Therapy

    • TN Licensed Professional Counselor Association

    • TN Counseling Association

    • American Counseling Association

Change starts with you.

LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN.

Click the link below to schedule a free consultation. On this short call, we can get to know each other a bit and I can answer any questions you may have. Then, if you feel we’re a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session. I offer in-person sessions in Livingston & Cookeville, Tennessee, and online sessions across all of Tennessee and Florida.

CONTACT

614 N. Church St
Livingston, TN 38570

Email: patriciasmithlpc@gmail.com
Call or text: 931-644-3147