Mary Smith, MSW, LICSW

(she/they)

Online Therapy

About Me

My practice offers services to individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, and obsessive compulsive disorders. Additionally, I work with families endeavoring to support a loved one who experiences emotion dysregulation and suicidality as well as families who are navigating LGBTQ+ identities. Together, we develop strategies to cope with distress and problems so that you have more bandwidth to make choices based on who you are and what you want out of life. Navigating difficult thoughts and emotions is just one part of healing. The rest comes from living the life that is right for you. Wherever you are, together we can find what's possible.

Education & Experience

I completed a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work at the University of West Florida and became licensed to practice independently in 2017. I am a current doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania. My research focuses on the experience and impact of adversity and oppression within families that include LGBTQIA+ folks. Clinically, I'm interested in the the ways in which adverse socialization practices in families and culture result in mental health symptoms.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Southwest Alabama Inclusion Project National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder, Family Connections Facilitator

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Risk
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Expats
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealth