Therapy doesn't have to be scary and all serious—I value the role of humor in the healing process. Laughter can be incredibly therapeutic, helping to break down barriers and build a strong therapeutic alliance. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationships, struggling with self-image, or coping with past traumas, I'm here to support you on your growth path!
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: My approach is client focused, ensuring that therapy is tailored to your unique experiences and goals.I integrate various modalities to help clients accept their thoughts and feelings without judgment, commit to actions that align with their values, and build psychological flexibility. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $180-225
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- We offer student rates and temporary sliding scale.
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepting Insurance in MI, NV, and UT: Aetna, Optum/UMR, Cigna, Quest, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Education & Credentials
Smee Wellness LLC LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
- Female
- License # 6401017063
- Licensed in Michigan
- Practicing Since 2015
Education: Masters of Arts, Counseling
Smee Wellness LLC Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Multiple States Idaho, Michigan, Nevada, Texas, Utah
- Online Therapy Details: Telehealth via SimplePractice
Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unfulfilled in your relationships? Whether it’s with a partner, family member, friend, or even yourself, our relationships shape how we move through the world. Our passion is helping individuals heal from relationship trauma, build healthier connections, and find lasting fulfillment in their interpersonal lives.
We believe that everyone deserves relationships that feel safe, respectful, and meaningful. In our work together, I’ll support you in understanding how your past experiences are impacting your present, and guide you toward developing stronger connections.