Christine (Phyllis) patiently offered practical advice and affirmations. She listened intently and made conversations relatable and offered useful tools for coping and progress.
Phyllis Smith, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Phyllis 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 Phyllis. View 14 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in North Carolina
Recent reviews
Phyllis understands my struggle and has helped me immensely this year. I don’t think I could have gotten through the issues I had without her.
More about Phyllis
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than five years experience in providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. My experience include working with a diverse population in regard to age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other diversity factors.
I believe people have the ability to become their best self mentally, emotionally, and physically. My approach to counseling, therefore, involves genuine interest in your hopes, dreams, goals, and aspirations in order to reach your greatest level of wellness and potential. I take a collaborative approach in identifying your specific goals for counseling and guide you toward them. I am a strengths-based therapist who utilizes the positive aspects of your life to build resiliency, restores hope, and open the door for new perspectives. I identify opportunities for growth and will challenge you in a nurturing and empathetic manner as you acquire and implement new patterns of thinking and behavior.
My primary counseling modalities include Bowenian (personal growth and development), experiential, structural and strategic, with a systems approach, or the idea that a person is best understood by the contexts in with they live and relate with other people. However, due to the unique needs and circumstances of every individual, I will use different methods of therapy based on those needs.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Phyllis Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598111866.
- LMFT · North Carolina · 1905 · Expires July 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 Phyllis Smith
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Christine (Phyllis) patiently offered practical advice and affirmations. She listened intently and made conversations relatable and offered useful tools for coping and progress.
Phyllis understands my struggle and has helped me immensely this year. I don’t think I could have gotten through the issues I had without her.
Phyllis smith had been great in helping me work through some life long and more recent challenges
Phyllis is very professional and supportive. She really understands me and helps work through my issues. I would highly recommend her
Amazing therapist, really listens and remembers. She truly cares.
She’s very understanding and it feels like I’m talking with someone who understands what I’m going through.
Friendly and warm. She is a great person to talk with
Kind, empathetic and non judgmental. I'm grateful she was selected for me.
This experience was absolutely horrible. I developed a relationship with Christine for over a year and then all of a sudden she just stopped showing up for scheduled appointments and stopped responding to messages. I do not recommend. Horrible experience.
I have never understood why intelligent people refuse to see a therapist. Sometimes a simple suggestion or encouraging word can make such a difference. Phyllis (Christine), encouraged me to keep a doctor's appointment that was scheduled for the following day after our session. I seriously contemplated canceling the appointment. Thankfully, I didn't! Over the course of the next 3 or 4 days, I found out I had 2 brain aneurysms. Thankfully, they had not ruptured! Point being.....sometimes just a few words from a trained professional can be life saving!
Two weeks in, 1 session so far..I haven’t had any issues and enjoy the feedback.
Very empathetic and insightful. Cheerful and easy to talk too.
Phyllis Smith is an amazing councilor who really cares about the people she is helping. She is very easy to talk with and offers amazing advice and help.
She was amazing. Listened to every little detail and problem that I had and helped me understand myself better and ways that I could go about situations better. She’s so sweet and caring.
Frequently asked questions
Does Phyllis Smith offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Phyllis 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 Phyllis Smith speak?
Phyllis Smith speaks English.
How many years of experience does Phyllis Smith have?
Phyllis Smith has 5 years of experience.
Where is Phyllis Smith licensed to practice?
Phyllis Smith is licensed to practice in North Carolina.
Does Phyllis Smith accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Phyllis Smith 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 Phyllis Smith offer?
Phyllis Smith offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Phyllis Smith?
Phyllis 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 Phyllis 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.