ERIN J. SMITH COUNSELING
CONSCIOUS HEALING FROM WITHIN
As a polyvagal- + trauma-informed therapist, I will help you define and take steps towards a more balanced + content you. I use neuroscience based psycho-education + integrative therapies to help you understand why you are reacting to people/situations in specific ways. This allows us to get more done without the looming shame so many of us feel when we logically know something is unhelpful, + continue to do it. Whether your goals for therapy are to overcome trauma or learn ways to cope with daily distress, there is hope for positive change when we get curious. You have already taken the hardest step, which is acknowledging a collaborative approach would be beneficial. You should be proud!! Now, stay curious + open to the healing process! You deserve it!
Together let's work towards a more empowered you! Let your journey begin today!
Erin J. Smith, MA, LPC
M.A. in Clinical Counseling, emphasis in Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Founder of Erin J. Smith Counseling, LLC
I am trauma informed therapist who has been providing individual, family and group therapy for over 12 years in Charleston, SC.
I received my undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina in 2007, and a master’s degree (M.A) in Clinical Counseling from Webster University in 2011. Upon receiving my degree, I worked for five years in the psychiatric hospital system in residential treatment centers (RTC) for adolescents, and in an acute hospital setting treating adults, children, and their families. During this time, I worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of needs.
Currently, I work in private practice in Charleston, SC, with individual client, age 16 +.As a trauma therapist, I am passionate about helping those who suffer from PTSD and Complex PTSD. I work from a holistic approach, and believe in healing, both, the mind and body from the traumas experienced through EMDR and IFS, in conjunction with other evidence-based techniques.
I am experienced in treating depression and other anxieties, self injurious behaviors, the differing personality disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, trichotillomania/tics, psychosis, grief/loss, relational and communication challenges, low self-esteem, anger management, and future/goal planning.
As someone in the helping profession, I am honored to be able to work with each client who asks me to be a part of their journey, and would be honored to be a part of yours.
"Your time as a caterpillar is over. Your wings are ready."
-Anon.
