Maria Smith
Highest Degree Held: MA
Types of Clients: Adults
Languages spoken: English, Português
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
ACT/CBS Background and Training: I have pursued extensive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including completion of the ACT Bootcamp, multiple workshops led by recognized ACT trainers, and the ACT Online Intensive with Dr. Steven Hayes. I remain actively engaged in ongoing professional development and currently participate in both individual and group consultation with experienced ACT clinicians to deepen case conceptualization and maintain fidelity to the model.
ACT/CBS Experience: I have five years of clinical experience using ACT as a primary therapeutic framework.
Additional Information: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with five years of experience using ACT as a primary treatment approach. ACT informs how I conceptualize difficulties, target psychological processes, and help clients build values-guided lives.
I work with high-achieving professionals experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief. Most feel burned out, over-responsible, and stuck in self-judgment and perfectionism. My clinical style balances experiential work with practical strategies, helping clients develop new ways of relating to painful thoughts and emotions while taking committed steps toward what matters most.
Colleagues describe my approach as warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I aim to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel both supported and gently challenged toward growth. I welcome referrals for adults who are motivated to engage in active, skills-based, and experiential therapy.
I work with high-achieving professionals experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief. Most feel burned out, over-responsible, and stuck in self-judgment and perfectionism. My clinical style balances experiential work with practical strategies, helping clients develop new ways of relating to painful thoughts and emotions while taking committed steps toward what matters most.
Colleagues describe my approach as warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I aim to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel both supported and gently challenged toward growth. I welcome referrals for adults who are motivated to engage in active, skills-based, and experiential therapy.