Lillie Smith
Clinical Social Worker &Therapist
Pronouns: She/Her
Licensure: Provisionally Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Therapist
Location: Rhode Island & Mississippi
Language: English
Fee:
Sliding Scale: Available
Insurance:
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Specialties:
Anxiety & Depression
Identity & Self-Esteem Issues
Trauma & Grief
Couples & Family Therapy
Eating Disorders & Body Image
ABOUT ME
Lillie is a highly qualified mental health professional with expertise in clinical social work and therapy. She holds two licenses, namely Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Mental Health Therapist (CMHT). She obtained her Master of Social Work degree from Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, and completed a dual bachelor's program in Social Work and Sociology from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi.
Lillie has focused on working with at-risk youth and families, specifically providing in-home individual and family therapy. Her primary goal is to support and enhance the healthy development of essential life skills in young adults while addressing any trauma they may have experienced. Lillie's commitment to helping individuals who have been historically excluded highlights her dedication to inclusivity and social justice.
Lillie has substantial experience working with various mental health diagnoses such as ADHD, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Depression, and Anxiety. She utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities to assist her clients, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) in Drug and Addiction Recovery, Grounding Therapy (Mindfulness), and Affirmative Therapy.
Why I Do This Work
“I chose this work because I have seen how healing deepens when it is rooted in culture, language, and lived experience. My passion is in creating safe spaces for people whose stories and identities may not have always been honored.”
— Lillie Smith
My Approach in Practice
In our sessions, I might invite you to pause and check in with your body, noticing any sensations or emotions present in the moment. From there, we could explore what comes up using Internal Family Systems, perhaps meeting and listening to different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion. Some days, we might use art-making or narrative exercises to give voice to experiences that feel difficult to put into words. Other times, somatic grounding or breathing practices can help you feel safe and regulated before moving into deeper work. My goal is to co-create a space where you feel supported to explore at your own pace, with room for both vulnerability and growth.
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Talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, (CBT) cognitive restructuring, marriage and family counseling, educational counseling, divorce therapy, child therapy, trauma therapy for children and adults, rehabilitation counseling, career counseling, relationship/building counseling
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Experience with working with anxiety, depression, stages of grief, OCD, PTSD, self-esteem issues, eating disorders, anger management, behavioral problems/issues, domestic violence, couples therapy, solution-focused therapy for family issues, marital problems, job-related stressors, the inability to not worry/racing thought issues, identity issues, body image issues
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How We Can Work Together
Clients often reach out when they are:
Facing significant life changes and want to build stability and supportive routines.
Exploring or reconnecting with their identity, including cultural roots, values, and self-understanding.
Feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns and wanting to uncover triggers and practice new ways of responding.
Living with the effects of trauma or dissociation and seeking skills for nervous system regulation and resilience.
Navigating eating disorders or disordered eating and wanting a more compassionate, sustainable relationship with food and their body.
No matter the reason, my focus is on creating a collaborative process that moves at your pace and honors your lived experience.
