- Practical strategies
- Focus on goals
- Positive energy
About Yiasha
Yiasha Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with six years of clinical experience based in South Carolina. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with depression, trauma, anxiety, and the stress of big life changes. Yiasha aims to make sessions feel respectful and practical so people can start making small changes that matter in daily life.
Yiasha has worked mainly with young adults adjusting to adulthood, people living with chronic mental health challenges, and individuals facing family-related concerns. She listens for patterns that keep clients stuck, then helps them try new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions often include straightforward exercises to test changes between meetings.
Her approach blends client-centered listening with active strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to help people set short-term goals and build momentum. Yiasha keeps the work collaborative and focused on what the client wants to accomplish.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns beyond mood and trauma, including relationship stress, grief, parenting strain, career questions, body image, addiction struggles, and issues around intimacy or self-esteem. She also addresses topics such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
Yiasha emphasizes practical supports and positive energy in sessions. She helps clients notice negative thoughts and try alternatives that change daily functioning. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the client. The therapist creates space for people to describe their concerns and priorities, then follows the client’s lead to set goals and next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems where changing daily habits can reduce distress.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It offers concrete tools for coping with overwhelming feelings and reducing impulsive behavior.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation guides the plan rather than imposing a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises, worksheets, and skill practices so the work remains practical and useful even when not meeting in person.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Yiasha works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related problems, addiction, grief, and parenting strain.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions combine careful listening with active techniques. Expect client-centered support alongside exercises to try new thinking and behavior between meetings.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has six years of professional experience working with young adults, people with chronic mental illness, and individuals with family concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Yiasha holds the LPC credential, specifically SC LPC, and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know whether sessions are in-person, video, or phone.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.