Steven C Smith Therapy PLLC — Counselor in Austin, TX
Address2703 Sol Wilson Ave TX, Austin, TX 78702
Phone+1512-686-5744
Websitepsychologytoday.com
Steven C Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-S) in Austin, Texas, offering both in-person and online therapy. He specializes in working with children, particularly those who are intense, highly emotional, or willful, and also supports parents. Smith's approach is informed by the Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA), a parenting framework focused on neutralizing negative behavior, energizing positive behavior, and setting clear boundaries. He integrates this with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, and interpersonal therapy to create individualized treatment plans. Smith aims to help children and families access and nurture their inner strengths within a safe and caring environment, sometimes utilizing outdoor experiential activities. He holds a Master of Social Work from UT Austin.
Best for
- Intense children
- Parents of challenging children
- Families
- Teens
| Key services | Child therapy, Parenting support, ADHD counseling, In-person sessions, Online sessions |
| Tags | clinical social worker, austin therapist, nurtured heart approach, cbt, play therapy, parenting, child therapy, adhd, in-person, online therapy |
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