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Quinton Smith

Quinton Smith, LPC

Therapist in Mississippi · 10+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for stress and anxiety

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  • Person-centered care
  • Practical tools
  • Respectful listening

About Quinton

Quinton Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress and anxiety. He keeps sessions direct and practical so busy people can use what they learn right away. He aims to build a honest, respectful relationship where clients feel heard and not judged.

Quinton adapts his approach to each person’s situation. He asks about emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and work-related factors before suggesting what to focus on. Clients collaborate on goals and decide together which issues to work on in sessions or whether outside resources are needed.

His practice draws on person-centered care, emphasizing genuineness, acceptance, and clear communication. He combines that with techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and mindfulness to address symptoms and day-to-day challenges. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.

Quinton aims to make the therapy space comfortable and straightforward. He is open to people from diverse cultural backgrounds and lifestyles and values being objective and respectful. The goal is to leave therapy with skills for ongoing growth and coping.

With about 10 years of experience, he works in Mississippi and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin can expect a collaborative start where the counselor and client set clear, realistic goals together.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

How these approaches work in online therapy

Quinton often blends practical methods that fit online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can reduce day-to-day avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes to ease symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses structured processing techniques to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan together so therapy matches the person's needs and preferences. That collaborative style helps shape what is used over time rather than locking into one method up front.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since current formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises, CBT homework, and ACT values work in their everyday setting, so techniques are practiced where they matter most.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress and anxiety and also supports people dealing with depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, anger, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Sessions are person-centered and collaborative, emphasizing genuineness and nonjudgmental listening. Techniques from ACT, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness may be added based on the client's needs.

How much clinical experience does the counselor have?

The counselor has about 10 years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

The counselor holds an MS LPC and practices in Mississippi.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced or billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps start the process of working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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